Software Development Engineer in Test

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and Python for platform integration
• Own automation suites for assigned features, ensuring 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

About the Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment is the company behind the PlayStation brand, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and home to some of the most beloved intellectual properties in the world.