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.
Would you like to help ensure the quality of PlayStation® peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for PlayStation® 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.
ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you’ll contribute to both the strategic and practical aspects of test automation across platforms.
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 PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® 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
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving tough problems and collaborating with others to build high-quality systems.
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 TestRail
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
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
If you bring any of these, we’d love to hear about them!
Experience with GitHub Actions
Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers
Familiarity with PlayStation® SDK development
Familiarity with basic electrical concepts such as current draw, voltage levels, battery diagnostics, and microcontroller-based measurements
Curiosity about PlayStation® products and games
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.
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.
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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
- Strong Python scripting skills and automation tools experience
- Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred)
- Experience using Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins
- Experience using test case management tools like qTest or TestRail
- 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 team
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.
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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.
