Staff Software Development Engineer in Test - Subscription Platform

Sony•Aliso Viejo, CA

About The Position

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a highly technical and hands-on Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive quality engineering strategy, automation architecture, and AI-driven testing innovation across the Subscription platform within the PlayStation ecosystem. This role is for individuals who excel in complex, cross-platform environments and enjoy tackling challenging quality engineering problems. As a Staff SDET for Subscription Services, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks and quality engineering solutions for PlayStation subscription products and streaming experiences across multiple platforms. You will collaborate with Software Engineering, Product Management, QE, Infrastructure, and Release teams to ensure reliable, performant, and seamless customer experiences across various services including subscription and commerce platforms, streaming and cloud gaming, mobile and companion apps, gaming console ecosystems, and multi-device connected experiences. This role will also contribute to organizational quality engineering goals by promoting shift-left testing, AI-driven quality strategies, scalable automation, and measurable quality insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation
Proven experience leading large-scale automation architecture and QE strategy initiatives
Strong hands-on programming experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
Strong hands-on experience with XCUITest, Appium, Selenium, and API automation frameworks
Experience developing automation for streaming, media playback, or cloud gaming applications
Experience testing mobile devices, gaming consoles, connected devices, or multi-device environments
Hands-on experience integrating AI technologies into QE workflows and day-to-day testing practices
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, test framework design, and end-to-end automation strategies
Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git-based workflows
Experience with subscription-based consumer products or digital subscription platforms
Strong expertise in API, backend, and microservices testing
Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities with experience mentoring engineers across organizations
1+ years hands on experience building AI-powered QE tooling or internal developer productivity tools

Nice To Haves

Experience working on subscription or retention-focused products
Experience testing commerce/payment systems and entitlement services
Experience with live streaming platforms or video delivery systems
Experience with React Native or cross-platform frameworks
Experience developing or testing, console, or gaming platforms
Exposure to SDK testing
Familiarity with observability and monitoring platforms
Experience with performance, scalability, and reliability testing
Exposure to accessibility (a11y) and localization (l10n) testing practices

Responsibilities

Define and drive enterprise-level QE and automation strategy for Subscription platform
Architect scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation frameworks across web, mobile, console, and connected device ecosystems
Promote a shift-left quality engineering mindset through early engagement, automation-first strategies, and scalable testing practices
Drive observability initiatives by building dashboards, metrics, and quality visualization systems that improve visibility into release health, automation coverage, and platform reliability
Partner across business, product, engineering, and platform teams to align QE strategy with broader organizational and customer experience goals
Drive adoption of modern quality engineering practices focused on intelligent automation, AI-assisted testing, and continuous improvement
Contribute reusable tools, frameworks, and best practices that improve engineering efficiency and encourage cross-team collaboration
Lead automation initiatives for end-to-end subscription and streaming workflows, including authentication, commerce, entitlement validation, lifecycle management, retention journeys, and experiences across multiple platforms
Design and implement AI-assisted quality engineering solutions and integrate into day-to-day engineering practices
Develop and enhance automation solutions using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, XCUITest, Selenium/Appium, and API/backend automation tools
Lead testing initiatives across cloud gaming experiences, subscription services, gaming console devices, and cross-device ecosystems
Build automation and validation strategies for native mobile applications, APIs, backend services, and distributed systems
Partner with globally distributed teams to ensure high-quality releases and continuous delivery
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation infrastructure using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native tooling
Establish quality reporting and operational insights that support data-driven engineering and release decisions
Mentor and coach SDETs and QE engineers across teams on automation best practices, AI adoption, and quality engineering excellence
Participate in architecture reviews and provide quality-focused technical leadership during feature design and implementation
Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, production validation, and release readiness activities