Software Development Engineer in Test Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Software Development

Position: Staff Software Development Engineer in Test

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation
Proven experience leading large-scale automation architecture and QE strategy initiatives
Strong hands‑on programming experience in Python, JavaScript/Type Script
Strong hands‑on experience with XCUITest, Appium, Selenium, and API automation frameworks
Experience developing automation for streaming, media playback, or cloud gaming applications
Experience testing mobile devices, gaming consoles, connected devices, or multi‑device environments
Hands‑on experience integrating AI technologies into QE workflows and day‑to‑day testing practices
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, test framework design, and end‑to‑end automation strategies
Experience with Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git‑based workflows
Experience with subscription‑based consumer products or digital subscription platforms
Strong expertise in API, backend, and microservices testing
Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities with experience mentoring engineers across organizations
1+ years hands on experience building AI‑powered QE tooling or internal developer productivity tools
(Desirable) Experience working on subscription or retention‑focused products
(Desirable) Experience testing commerce/payment systems and entitlement services
Experience with live streaming platforms or video delivery systems
(Desirable) Experience with React Native or cross‑platform frameworks
Experience developing or testing, console, or gaming platforms
(Desirable) Exposure to SDK testing
(Desirable) Familiarity with observability and monitoring platforms
(Desirable) Experience with performance, scalability, and reliability testing
Exposure to accessibility (a11y) and localization (l10n) testing practices
Passion for quality engineering and modern automation practices
Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive initiatives across multiple teams
Ability to balance strategic leadership with deep technical execution
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, especially AI‑driven engineering solutions
A collaborative leader who can influence engineering excellence across organizations
Someone excited to help shape the future of Subscription and Play Station experiences

What the job involves

At Play Station, 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
As a Staff SDET for Subscription Services, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks and quality engineering solutions supporting Play Station subscription products and streaming experiences across multiple platforms
You will work closely with Software Engineering, Product Management, QE, Infrastructure, and Release teams to ensure reliable, performant, and seamless customer experiences across:
Subscription and commerce platforms
Streaming and cloud gaming services
Mobile and companion applications
Gaming console ecosystems
Multi‑device connected experiences
This role will also help drive organizational quality engineering ambitions around efficiency, observability, innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration by promoting shift‑left testing practices, AI‑driven quality strategies, scalable automation, and measurable quality insights across Subscription platforms
Define and drive enterprise‑level QE and automation strategy for Subscription platform
Architect scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation frameworks across web, mobile, console, and connected device ecosystems
Promote a shift‑left quality…