Sr. Software Quality Engineer

PlayStation Network; San Mateo, San Francisco (CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 179,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Join PlayStation as a Sr. Software Quality Engineer in Test, responsible for driving testing strategy and leading the test engineering team. With at least 8 years of experience required, you will develop processes to ensure quality for new and existing game features. This collaborative hybrid role involves working with global teams to innovate testing methods on cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Potential for bonuses

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.
• Experience with test case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Write and coordinate test plans and documentation.
• Lead day-to-day activities using Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Facilitate communication between software engineers and QA teams.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Agile methodologies

Test Automation

Strong technical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

JIRA

Job description

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

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$179,400 - $269,200 USD

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