PlayStation
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SrSoftwareDevelopmentEngineerinTest(SrSDET)
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“Sr Software Development Engineer in Test (Sr SDET) at PlayStation. Skills: Quality Engineering, Test Automation, CI/CD, AI-assisted Testing. Lead quality engineering strategy. Drive architecture-level automation solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve release confidence; Improve scalability; Improve engineering velocity; Reduce automation gaps; Improve coverage; Accelerate test generation; Enhance failure analysis; Reduce manual effort; Future-proof testing strategy
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Troubleshooting; Systems-thinking; Root-cause investigations; Systemic fixes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS/MS degree or equivalent, 8+ years of experience, Proven experience leading large-scale mobile quality engineering initiatives, Deep experience designing automation frameworks, Programming/scripting experience in Python, JavaScript, or similar, Expertise with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Pytest, Appium, Selenium, Experience architecting and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, Practical experience with development and deployment tooling, Experience leveraging AI-assisted testing tools, Experience driving test strategy, Analytical, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking abilities, Proven ability to influence engineering organizations, Experience mentoring engineers, Comfortable operating in fast-paced Agile environments, Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Have
AI-assisted testing tools experience, AI-based automation innovation experience, Test generation innovation experience, Defect analysis innovation experience, Productivity improvements innovation experience
What You'll Do.
Lead quality engineering strategy
Drive architecture-level automation solutions
Drive scalable quality engineering practices
Define enterprise-level automation standards
Evolve CI/CD quality gates
Evolve testing strategies
Design automation frameworks
Build automation frameworks
Scale automation frameworks
Lead cross-functional initiatives
Drive R&D initiatives
Evaluate emerging technologies
Lead strategic improvements
Define quality metrics
Track automation health
Track pipeline stability
Track release risk indicators
Influence organizational quality culture
Establish scalable operational models
Establish governance mechanisms
Establish engineering standards
Lead complex root-cause investigations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional initiatives; Partner with Engineering; Partner with Product; Partner with Program Management; Partner with QE leadership; Cross-functional technical initiatives
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Agile environments, Release quality planning, Risk management
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. Sr Software Development Engineer in Test Location: The primary location for this position is San Mateo, CA. However, we are also open to having this position based in Aliso Viejo, CA or San Diego, CA. Do you have a passion for development and automation as well as driven vision for delivering the best experiences to users? Do you want to work at a company where customers have real passion and excitement for the products you help build? At PlayStation, we are looking for engineers to join a global initiative in building innovative test automation and CI/CD systems. We are looking for self-motivated, quick-starter and highly proactive individuals to join our Client QA team, who would be responsible for ensuring delivery of features on PlayStation's Mobile App! At PlayStation, we are passionate about innovation, teamwork and technology. We love building the systems that millions of people use and are our own first customers. We strive to be at the forefront of development technologies and are a diverse company with teams on four continents. Primary Responsibilities Lead and influence the overall quality engineering strategy across PlayStation console, mobile, portal, hardware, and service ecosystems. Drive architecture-level automation solutions and scalable quality
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