Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (SDET Contractor)
About The Position
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a self-motivated Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (SDET Contractor) for the Quality Engineering department. This role focuses on ensuring the quality, performance, stability, and player experience of PlayStation® peripherals and firmware, specifically for PlayStation® Link™ devices. The contractor will work hands-on with peripherals, own and drive automated test coverage for assigned features, and collaborate with senior engineers and development teams to ensure system quality across multiple platforms. The team values collaboration, thoughtful testing, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Strong Python scripting skills and hands-on experience with automation tools like pytest and Appium
- Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17)
- Solid experience using Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, including configuring jobs and troubleshooting failures
- Experience using test case management tools like qTest or TestRail
- Understanding of embedded firmware testing and hardware/software integration
- Ability to design and troubleshoot automated tests with minimal supervision
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team
Nice To Haves
- Experience with GitHub Actions
- Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers
- Familiarity with PlayStation® SDK development
- Familiarity with basic electrical concepts such as current draw, voltage levels, battery diagnostics, and microcontroller-based measurements
- Curiosity about PlayStation® products and games
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and Python for platform integration
- Own automation suites for assigned features, ensuring test reliability and comprehensive coverage
- Support and enhance automation frameworks used across hardware and platform-level testing
- Perform firmware integration testing on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® Portal, and Windows
- Monitor test infrastructure, troubleshoot automation failures, and improve performance and stability
- Analyze test execution data to identify flaky or slow tests and contribute to runtime optimization
- Evaluate and integrate new tools and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage and integration
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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