Sr. Software Quality Engineer

Sony Interactive Entertainment; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 179,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Sr. Software Quality Engineer to design and implement testing strategies for its products. This hybrid role involves collaboration across internal teams and contributions to the continuous improvement of testing processes, while also fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Qualifications

• At least eight years of professional testing experience.
• 5+ years or equivalent experience in QA methodologies.
• Experience using source control (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins).

Responsibilities

• Write and coordinate test plans and documentation.
• Facilitate communication between software engineers and quality teams.
• Lead day-to-day activities of the test engineering team using Agile methodology.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

JIRA

Job description

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Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

How would you like to influence the most successful gaming platform of all time, by designing, driving, implementing and executing the test strategy for our PC and Console platform?

Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) has an exciting career opportunity! We are looking for a Sr. Software Quality Engineer in Test who will be responsible for driving the effort to research and develop the next level of testing of PlayStation's testing technology.

At PlayStation, we are passionate about both teamwork and technology. We love building the systems that millions of people use and are our own first customers. We strive to be at the forefront of development technologies and are a diverse company with developers on four continents. Join us and coordinate with our internal software quality engineering teams in analyzing the core technology behind PlayStation products (console, mobile, and PC) user experiences of tomorrow. This is a hybrid role with some opportunities for travel. If this sounds exciting, please apply!

Responsibilities:

• Write and coordinate test plans, processes, samples, and documentation with our global software development. Complete test cases to ensure quality for new and existing features.
• Facilitate communication and feedback between software engineers and quality engineering teams, capturing testing requirements for the tools and infrastructure that will tackle future test automation challenges.
• Lead day-to-day activities of test engineering team using Agile/Scrum methodology, potentially as scrum master.
• Testing – the study and practice a variety of test techniques and methodologies, and are familiar with prominent voices in the online testing community.
• Review product requirements and technical design documents to understand how the feature works on the PlayStation console and off console and create effective testing strategies
• Collaborate with distributed teams for multi-functional test plan design and execution
• Passionate about Quality and strive to improve processes,
• Generate new standards, and drive their usage within the teams.
• Test automation – an interest in test automation to a level where pros and cons of various automation approaches are shown.
• Agile software development – understand the common methodologies and can articulate how a strong tester can best support their team in that context
• Participate in recruitment to further develop the team. Foster their professional development.
• Coach and mentor junior & senior level engineers cross organization to help raise the bar in innovation, efficiency and technical capability.
• Build an inclusive environment dedicated towards creativity and innovation.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least eight years of professional testing experience.
• 5+ years or equivalent experience in QA methodologies and experience developing and executing comprehensive test suites for system software.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experienced on leading projects on multi platform is a plus.
• Practical experience using development and deployment tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker
• Experience with test case management systems & JIRA database systems
• Experience with automation using any programming language: Java, Python, etc
• Experience using source control (esp. Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Circle CI)
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using project and test case management tools.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work quickly, productively, and independently in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team with minimum direction with strong work ethic
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  
  

Skills And Characteristics

• Proficient in written and verbal communication, with excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to present technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate problems in advance and tackle them rather than responding to them afterwards.
• Creative and ambitious leader who embraces change and has a desire to continually improve
  
  

Nice to Have

The following technical qualifications are a plus (but not required):

• Experience with at least one modern web application framework, preferably React
• Experience developing or testing a non-PC device (phone/game console/set-top box, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience testing APIs and Service Oriented architecture
• Machine learning, Game development, Mobile and PC app development background.
• Experience with AI/ML
  
  

At PlayStation we believe that our team’s varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us create games that resonate with a diverse audience.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

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.

Please note that the base pay range 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.

In addition, 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 coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$179,400—$269,200 USD

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.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development, Consumer Services, and Entertainment Providers

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