PlayStation Global

Software Development Engineer In Test

PlayStation Global
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3 months ago
San Mateo, CA, USASenior

Base Salary

$141k - $211k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the technical strategy for automation frameworks, test architecture, and CI systems supporting PlayStation SDK components
  • Define scalable and maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns for long-term platform growth
  • Contribute to test-system architecture spanning C++, embedded firmware in C, and Python-based infrastructure
  • Identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies
  • Develop and improve automated test cases, sample applications, testing tools, and frameworks for SDK libraries and low-level software
  • Build and improve test infrastructure using Python and Groovy for PlayStation sample applications
  • Monitor test infrastructure, analyze automation failures, improve reliability, and optimize runtime performance
  • Partner with software production and offshore teams on test plans, validation strategies, and documentation

Requirements

  • Strong programming proficiency in Python and C++
  • Experience building, running, and debugging software in Windows and Linux environments
  • Deep understanding of automation trade-offs and architectural design decisions
  • Ability to provide technical leadership, influence stakeholders, and present technical direction to engineers and executives
  • Proven experience leading architectural decisions and complex debugging efforts
  • Exposure to the Android platform, including its SDK, tooling, and architecture, is preferred
  • Prior PlayStation SDK development experience is helpful
  • Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, or other game engine technology is preferred
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Employee discounts on Sony products
  • Potential eligibility for a bonus package
  • Hybrid work policy may affect the base pay range
  • Background checks are conducted at the offer stage

Tech Stack

Android SDKCC++DockerGroovyKubernetesLinuxPythonUnityUnreal EngineWindows

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