PlayStation Global
Gaming
SoftwareDevelopmentEngineerInTest
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“Software Development Engineer In Test at PlayStation Global. Skills: automation frameworks, test architecture, CI systems, Python, C++, SDK components, platform capabilities. Own and drive the technical strategy for automation frameworks, test architecture, and CI systems supporting PlayStation® SDK components. Define scalable, maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns that support long-term platform growth”
What You'll Achieve.
strengthen and evolve our testing infrastructure; raise the technical bar for quality engineering; drive confidence in every release; support long-term platform growth; protect release confidence
Industry & Context.
solving complex system-level challenges; complex debugging efforts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
programming proficiency in Python & C++, Experience building, running, and debugging software in both Windows & Linux environments, Deep understanding of automation trade-offs and architectural design decisions
Nice to Have
Exposure to Android platform, including SDK, tooling and architecture, Prior experience with PlayStation SDK development is helpful, Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine or other game engine technology, Containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes
What You'll Do.
Own and drive the technical strategy for automation frameworks
and CI systems supporting PlayStation® SDK components
maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns that support 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
Crafting and improving automated test cases
testing tools and frameworks for SDK libraries and low level software (C++)
Build and improve test infrastructure using Python and Groovy to simplify building
and demonstrating PlayStation® sample applications
Monitor test infrastructure
analyze automation failures
and optimize runtime performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
influence cross-functional stakeholders; presenting technical direction to both engineers and executives; Partner closely with software production and offshore teams to compose robust test plans, validation strategies, and documentation
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal skills; presenting technical direction to both engineers and executives
Process & Methodology
drive mitigation strategies
Full Job Description
Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. How would you like to influence the most successful gaming platform of all time by validating the very technology our developers use to build extraordinary games? 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. While this is the primary domain, there are opportunities to expand into 3D graphics, spatial audio, artificial intelligence, and the fully integrated PlayStation game development environment. We are looking for someone who wants to directly impact PlayStation technology by developing tools and automated systems that deeply analyze SDK components and platform capabilities. You will help strengthen and evolve our testing infrastructure, raise the technical bar for quality engineering, and drive confidence in every release. If you’re passionate about solving complex system-level challenges and influencing technology used by people around the world, we want to hear from you, come help us power the future of PlayStation! Responsibilities: Technical Strategy & Architecture Own and drive the technical strategy for a
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