Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (SDET Contractor)
PlayStation Global4 days 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, ensuring test reliability and comprehensive coverage.
- Support and enhance automation frameworks used across 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 contribute to runtime optimization.
- Evaluate and integrate new 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 hands-on experience with automation tools like pytest and Appium.
- Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17).
- Solid experience using Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins.
- Experience using test case management tools like 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.
Benefits
- Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.