Software Development Engineer in Test Intern (AI/ML) - Undergraduate

Location: San Mateo, California, United States

Salary: $50 per hour during the internship period

Company

hirify.global develops customer-facing PlayStation experiences and digital entertainment products used by players worldwide.

What you will do

• Test new and existing features across web, mobile, desktop, and other non-PC applications and devices.
• Develop and maintain automated tests for customer-facing applications.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues.
• Apply software testing and quality engineering practices to improve test coverage, reliability, and development efficiency.
• Explore testing tools, processes, and implementation techniques while participating in agile development workflows.
• Gain hands-on experience with software testing, debugging, and automation under the mentorship of Quality Engineering team members.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university; undergraduate status required.
• Strong interest in software quality engineering, test automation, and software development.
• Programming or scripting exposure using Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Java, C++, or another programming language.
• Familiarity with UI automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Exposure to testing web, mobile, desktop, or other non-PC applications and devices.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS; basic understanding of APIs, client-server applications, or RESTful services.
• Exposure to version-control systems, preferably Git.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members at different levels.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period during either May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Previous internship, coursework, or project experience involving software testing or test automation.
• Experience in project development or testing.
• Exposure to CI/CD and development tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or Docker.
• Coursework, projects, or practical exposure related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or generative AI.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools for coding, debugging, test-case generation, or test automation.
• Interest in applying AI/ML techniques to improve test coverage, defect analysis, failure triage, and automation efficiency.
• Exposure to testing AI-powered features or evaluating AI-generated outputs for quality, reliability, accuracy, and edge cases.
• Interest in gaming, game consoles, digital entertainment, or the PlayStation ecosystem.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced Quality Engineering team members.
• Hands-on experience with software testing, automation, debugging, and new tools.
• Collaboration within an agile, cross-functional team.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for new employees.