Sony
Software Development Engineer in Test (Firmware and Driver SDET Contractor)
United States, San Mateo, CA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$52k-$78kDetected 18 hours ago
PythonC++GitCI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsEmbedded SystemspytestAppiumTest AutomationCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- 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.
- 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 (IP) in the world.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and Python for platform integration
- Support and enhance automation frameworks used across hardware and platform-level testing
- Perform firmware integration testing on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® Portal, and Windows
- Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
Requirements
- Strong Python scripting skills and hands-on experience with automation tools like pytest and Appium
- Experience using test case management tools like qTest or TestRail
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Solid experience using Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, including configuring jobs and troubleshooting failures
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
- If you bring any of these, we'd love to hear about them!
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- Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17)
Compensation
- 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.
Benefits
- Own automation suites for assigned features, ensuring test reliability and comprehensive coverage
- Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage and integration
- We value collaboration, thoughtful testing, and continuous learning as a team.
Company info
- We're looking for someone who enjoys solving tough problems and collaborating with others to build high-quality systems.
- As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence.
- 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.
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.
This listing is sourced directly from Sony's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.