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.
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
San Mateo, CA
Role Overview
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test in San Mateo, CA to design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools for PlayStation console and platform applications using both internal and external Python-based technologies.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience in containerizing ML services and exploring Kubernetes-based deployments to support scalable service infrastructure; leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies, including EC2, S3, and Lambda, to support model training, storage, and deployment workflows; implementing cloud-based ML infrastructure and monitoring solutions to improve system reliability and availability; utilizing Python and ML libraries including Scikitlearn and Pandas to build predictive models, perform data preprocessing and feature engineering, and generate analytical insights; applying supervised learning, anomaly detection, and optimization algorithms to support system tuning and predictive analytics; creating real-time ROI and analytics dashboards using Tableau to support data-driven decision-making; developing and maintaining automated validation scripts using Python and PyTest to test data preprocessing pipelines, model outputs, and performance metrics, ensuring model accuracy and reliability prior to deployment; integrating automated model validation checks into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous regression testing of ML workflows; and designing test scenarios and validation frameworks to verify end-to-end functionality of ML-powered pricing tools, including API validation and business logic verification across web-based interfaces.
- Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.
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At SIE, 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 base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$215,601.00 – $274,600.00/year
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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.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Two years of experience containerizing machine learning services and exploring Kubernetes-based deployments.
- Experience with AWS technologies, including EC2, S3, and Lambda, for ML training, storage, and deployment workflows.
- Experience implementing cloud-based machine learning infrastructure and monitoring solutions.
- Proficiency with Python and ML libraries including Scikit-learn and Pandas.
- Experience applying supervised learning, anomaly detection, and optimization algorithms.
- Experience creating real-time ROI and analytics dashboards using Tableau.
- Experience developing automated validation scripts using Python and PyTest.
- Experience integrating automated model validation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience designing end-to-end test scenarios and validation frameworks for ML-powered tools, including API and business logic validation.
PlayStation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PlayStation and has not been reviewed or approved by PlayStation.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, mental wellbeing programs, disability, and life insurance. Feedback suggests coverage breadth is a consistent strength that helps anchor overall comp satisfaction.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with a company match along with student‑loan repayment and a college‑savings plan match. These financial supports are positioned as strong additions to total compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include paid parental and family‑care leave, fertility and family‑forming support, backup care, and child developmental resources. Feedback suggests these programs are valued and contribute to a well‑rounded package.
PlayStation Insights
What We Do
PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media. This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share with Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics. We can only achieve this goal by welcoming talented people and empowering them to do their best work. From game developers to data scientists, software engineers to cybersecurity experts, marketing to accounting and finance professionals, we’re always looking for talented people who share a passion for creating and our commitment to delivering amazement.
