Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor; SDET Contractor

Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor

United States, San Mateo, CA

Would you like to help ensure the quality of Play Station® peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for Play Station® Link™ devices, where your work will directly impact performance, stability, and the player experience.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has a great opportunity in the Quality Engineering department! We are seeking a self‑motivated engineer who focuses on quality, consistency, and thoughtful testing practices to develop and maintain automated tests that support the performance and reliability of our products.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor, you’ll work hands‑on with our peripherals, independently own and drive automated test coverage for specific features, and collaborate with senior engineers and development teams to ensure system quality across multiple platforms.

We value collaboration, thoughtful testing, and continuous learning as a team.

• 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 Play Station® 5, Play Station® 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.

• 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, including configuring jobs and troubleshooting failures.
• Experience using test case management tools like qTest or Test Rail.
• 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.

• Experience with Git Hub Actions.
• Experience testing or interacting with Windows‑based drivers.
• Familiarity with Play Station® SDK development.
• Familiarity with basic electrical concepts such as current draw, voltage levels, battery diagnostics, and microcontroller‑based measurements.
• Curiosity about Play Station® products and games.

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At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job‑related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below; this is an hourly rate.

$52 - $78 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.