Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

PlayStation Global•San Mateo, CA

4d•$183,000 - $274,600•Onsite

About The Position

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a self-motivated, quick-starter, and highly proactive Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their full stack team. This role involves testing new and existing features on multiple platforms and devices within a software development environment, ensuring the quality of automation and test frameworks. At PlayStation, the team is passionate about collaboration and technology, building systems used by millions and being their own first customers. They are committed to being at the forefront of development technologies and operate as a diverse company with teams on four continents.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent
6+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), Quality Engineering, or automation-focused software development
Experience testing machine learning systems, such as recommendation systems, search ranking systems, or other probabilistic ML application systems
Strong programming expertise in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C++, or similar object-oriented programming languages
Extensive experience designing scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure from the ground up
Advanced experience with Selenium or Appium or UI Automation technologies
Deep understanding of APIs (RESTful), Libraries, SDK/Application Frameworks, Native Applications, microservices, and backend validation
Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React
Experience implementing automated testing in CI/CD environments using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar tools
Excellent technical communication, leadership, mentoring, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to independently lead large-scale quality initiatives and influence engineering guidelines

Nice To Haves

Experience testing or developing applications for gaming consoles, embedded systems, streaming devices, or consumer electronics
Experience building internal developer tools, automation platforms, or test infrastructure services
Experience integrating automated testing into large-scale CI/CD and release management pipelines
Experience leading QE transformation initiatives or mentoring high-performing engineering teams

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end QE strategy for sophisticated features, systems, and platform integrations across PlayStation applications and services
Architect, design, and implement scalable automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, and system-level testing
Define comprehensive test strategies, risk assessments, and quality metrics aligned with product and engineering goals
Develop and maintain robust automated test suites for web, backend, and platform services using modern automation tools and frameworks
Drive automation guidelines, coding standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across QE and development teams
Mentor junior and mid-level SDETs/QEs through code reviews, technical guidance, and testing strategy leadership
Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, DevOps, and release teams to improve overall software quality and delivery efficiency
Analyze test results, production issues, and system telemetry to identify root causes and implement long-term quality improvements
Build and optimize CI/CD automation pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid release cycles
Advocate for shift-left testing, testability improvements, and quality engineering culture across distributed teams