PlayStation
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StaffSoftwareDevelopmentEngineerinTest-SubscriptionPlatform
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“Staff Software Development Engineer in Test - Subscription Platform at PlayStation. Skills: Quality engineering strategy, Automation architecture, AI-driven testing, Subscription platform. Define QE and automation strategy. Architect automation frameworks”
Industry & Context.
Solving challenging quality engineering problems; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 10+ years of experience in SDET/QE/Test Automation, Proven experience leading large-scale automation architecture, Hands-on programming in Python, Hands-on programming in JavaScript/TypeScript, Hands-on experience with XCUITest, Hands-on experience with Appium, Hands-on experience with Selenium, Hands-on experience with API automation frameworks, Experience developing automation for streaming/media/cloud gaming, Experience testing mobile devices, Experience testing gaming consoles, Experience testing connected devices, Experience testing multi-device environments, Hands-on experience integrating AI into QE workflows, Experience with subscription or retention-focused products, Experience testing commerce/payment systems, Experience testing entitlement services
Nice to Have
Experience with live streaming platforms, Experience with video delivery systems, Experience with React Native, Experience with cross-platform frameworks, Experience developing/testing console platforms, Experience developing/testing gaming platforms, Exposure to SDK testing, Familiarity with observability platforms, Familiarity with monitoring platforms, Experience with performance testing, Experience with scalability testing, Experience with reliability testing, Exposure to accessibility testing, Exposure to localization testing
What You'll Do.
Define QE and automation strategy
Architect automation frameworks
Promote shift-left quality engineering
Drive observability initiatives
Build dashboards and metrics
Improve visibility into release health
Align QE strategy with goals
Drive adoption of modern QE practices
Contribute reusable tools and frameworks
Lead automation initiatives
Design AI-assisted quality engineering solutions
Integrate AI solutions into practices
Develop automation solutions
Enhance automation solutions
Lead testing initiatives
Build automation strategies
Build validation strategies
Partner with global teams
Ensure high-quality releases
Ensure continuous delivery
Build CI/CD pipelines
Maintain automation infrastructure
Establish quality reporting
Establish operational insights
Support data-driven decisions
Mentor SDETs and QE engineers
Coach engineers on best practices
Participate in architecture reviews
Provide quality-focused leadership
Lead root cause analysis
Lead production validation
Lead release readiness activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Software Engineering; Product Management; QE teams; Infrastructure teams; Release teams; Business teams; Platform teams; Globally distributed teams; Cross-functional teams
Process & Methodology
Agile
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. Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Subscription Platform PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play, it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation App, cloud and streaming experiences, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios. At PlayStation, we are passionate about building high-quality experiences used by millions of players worldwide. We are looking for a highly technical and hands-on Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help drive quality engineering strategy, automation architecture, and AI-driven testing innovation across Subscription in Playstation ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in highly complex, cross-platform environments and enjoys solving challenging quality engineering problems multi-platform consumer ecosystem. Role Overview: As a Staff SDET for Subscription Services, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks and quality engineering solutions supporting PlayStation subscription products and streaming experiences
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