Software QA Engineer 2
Sony Interactive Entertainment Global · United States, San Mateo, CA
About this role
**Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?** Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) isn’t just the Best Place to Play—it’s also the Best Place to Work. As the company behind the PlayStation brand, SIE delivers cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and is home to beloved, recognizable intellectual properties (IP) worldwide. **Role Summary** Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) is seeking a **Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)** to provide hands-on engineering excellence across our **SDK ecosystem**. This role focuses on building tools and infrastructure for analyzing the quality of the PlayStation SDK and related technology, with opportunities to expand into **3D graphics, spatial audio, artificial intelligence**, and the **fully integrated PlayStation game development environment**. You’ll directly impact PlayStation technology by developing tools and automated systems that deeply analyze SDK components and platform capabilities. You’ll strengthen and evolve testing infrastructure, raise the technical bar for quality engineering, and drive confidence in every release. --- **What You’ll Be Doing** - Craft and improve **automated test cases**, **sample applications**, and **testing tools/frameworks** for SDK libraries and low-level software (**C++**) - 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 - Partner with software production and offshore teams to create robust **test plans**, **validation strategies**, and documentation - Define scalable, maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns for 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 --- **What We’re Looking For** - Excellent interpersonal skills, including presenting technical direction to engineers and executives - Strong programming proficiency in **Python** and **C++**, plus **PyTest** and **GTest** frameworks - Self-directed and committed to producing strong results; 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-Have** - Exposure to **Android** platform (SDK, tooling, architecture) - Prior experience with **PlayStation SDK** development - Familiarity with **Unity**, **Unreal Engine**, or other game engine technology - Containerization experience (e.g., **Docker**, **Kubernetes**) - Proven experience leading complex debugging efforts --- **Additional Notes** - Base pay range may vary based on market benchmarking, geographic location, hybrid working policy, and job-related factors (knowledge, skills, experience, location) - Eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package (medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, employee discounts for Sony products); may also be eligible for a bonus package - Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for new employees (may include criminal background checks for some roles) - Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunit
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