Sr. Software Engineer in Test

Sony Interactive Entertainment; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 199,726 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer in Test to join their San Diego, CA team. This role involves designing a scalable test framework for the PlayStation Direct eCommerce platform and ensuring test stability through robust automation.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Computer Science and significant experience with automation frameworks, including Java and Selenium. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside the possibility of remote work options.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience designing automation test frameworks.
• Experience in backend and frontend services testing.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis of test failures.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a scalable test framework for the eCommerce platform.
• Develop and execute end-to-end API testing for RESTful services.
• Convert manual test cases into automated test scripts to improve coverage.

Skills

Java

TestNG

Maven

Selenium

Cucumber

Page Object Model

Postman

REST-assured

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting‑edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people, and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Sr. Software Engineer in Test

San Diego, CA

Role Overview

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Sr. Software Engineer in Test in San Diego, CA to design and build a scalable test framework for functional, integration, and regression testing for the PlayStation Direct eCommerce platform.

Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience designing and implementing robust and scalable automation test frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing of backend and frontend services using Java, TestNG, Maven, Selenium, Cucumber and Page Object Model architecture; applying data‑driven testing principles to ensure maintainability and scalability of test suites; building and integrating automation frameworks into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated execution of test cases with each deployment cycle for continuous validation and feedback; developing and executing end‑to‑end API testing for RESTful services using Postman and REST‑assured framework; validating JSON and XML payloads, handling authentication, and verifying business logic across microservices; converting manual test cases into automated test scripts to improve coverage & efficiency, reduce execution time, and eliminate human error for critical features; participating in agile software development processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily scrum meetings; and performing root cause analysis of test failures and production issues while ensuring product quality, test stability, and continuous integration readiness. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

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Compensation

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. The estimated base pay range for this role is $199,726.00 - $251,600.00/year. Base pay may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job‑related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

This role is eligible for SIE's top‑tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products. The role may also be eligible for a bonus package.

Background Checks

Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.