Software QA Engineer 2
About The Position
Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to provide hands-on engineering excellence across its SDK ecosystem. The role focuses on developing tools and infrastructure to analyze the quality of the PlayStation SDK and related technology, with potential opportunities to work in areas such as 3D graphics, spatial audio, artificial intelligence, and the integrated PlayStation game development environment. The position develops tools and automated systems to analyze SDK components and platform capabilities, strengthens testing infrastructure, and supports quality and confidence in releases.
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to present technical direction to engineers and executives.
- Strong programming proficiency in Python and C++, as well as experience with PyTest and GTest frameworks.
- Self-directed, committed to producing strong results, and passionate about high-quality automation.
- Experience building, running, and debugging software in Windows and Linux environments.
- Deep understanding of automation trade-offs and architectural design decisions.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to the Android platform, including its SDK, tooling, and architecture.
- Prior experience with PlayStation SDK development.
- Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, or other game engine technology.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Proven experience leading complex debugging efforts.
Responsibilities
- Create and improve automated test cases, sample applications, testing tools, and frameworks for SDK libraries and low-level C++ software.
- Build and improve test infrastructure using Python and Groovy to simplify building, testing, and demonstrating PlayStation sample applications.
- Monitor test infrastructure, analyze automation failures, improve reliability, and optimize runtime performance.
- Work with software production and offshore teams to develop test plans, validation strategies, and documentation.
- Define scalable, maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns that support long-term platform growth.
- Contribute to architectural discussions for test systems spanning C++, embedded firmware (C), and Python-based infrastructure.
- Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies to protect release confidence.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Employee discounts for Sony products
- May be eligible for a bonus package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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