Software Development Engineer in Test (Firmware and Driver SDET Contractor)
PlayStation Global2 months ago
San Mateo, CA, USAMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and Python for platform integration.
- Own automation suites for assigned features and ensure reliable, comprehensive test coverage.
- Support and enhance automation frameworks for 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 optimize runtime.
- Evaluate and integrate tools and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and scalability.
- Collaborate with QA, development, and product teams to align on test coverage and integration.
Requirements
- Strong Python scripting skills and experience with automation tools such as pytest and Appium.
- Experience programming in C or C++, with modern C++ preferred.
- Experience using Git and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, including configuring jobs and troubleshooting failures.
- Experience with test case management tools such as 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.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience with GitHub Actions is preferred.
- Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers is preferred.
- Familiarity with PlayStation SDK development is preferred.
- Familiarity with electrical concepts including current draw, voltage levels, battery diagnostics, and microcontroller-based measurements is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Hourly contractor role with an estimated base pay range of $52–$78 USD per hour.
- Sony conducts background checks at the offer stage.
- Equal opportunity and fair-chance employment practices.