Software Development Engineer In Test

Sony Interactive Entertainment (Play Station) 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 Play Station SDK and related technology.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the technical strategy for automation frameworks, test architecture, and CI systems supporting Play Station® SDK components; define scalable, maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns; contribute to architectural discussions for test systems spanning C++, embedded firmware (C), and Python-based infrastructure; identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies.
• Craft and improve automated test cases, sample applications, testing tools and frameworks for SDK libraries and low‑level software (C++); build and improve test infrastructure using Python and Groovy; monitor test infrastructure, analyze automation failures, improve reliability, and optimize runtime performance; partner closely with software production and offshore teams to compose robust test plans, validation strategies, and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Strong 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 Play Station SDK development is helpful.
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine or other game engine technology.
• Containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products; role may be eligible for bonus package.

Estimated base pay range: $140,500—$210,700 USD.

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.

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