SDET (Game Development)

TL;DR

SDET (Game Development): Building and optimizing continuous integration processes and game packaging for AAA titles with an accent on build stability, testing infrastructure, and cross-departmental collaboration. Focus on improving game development pipelines, integrating robust testing solutions, and ensuring smooth release management.

Location: Ability to work hybrid from our Santa Monica, CA based studio is required.

Salary: $110,500—$138,100 USD

Company

hirify.global (part of Sony Interactive Entertainment) crafts best-selling, critically acclaimed games pushing the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology.

What you will do

• Operate, maintain, and improve continuous integration processes for source code and assets.
• Operate, maintain, and improve the packaging and mastering process of games.
• Deploy and maintain project branches during development and release.
• Provide an extensible foundation for testing infrastructure with fellow engineers and QA.
• Ensure fast and stable build operations with artists, designers, and other departments.

Requirements

• Experience with continuous integration systems.
• Strong skills in Python.
• Strong skills in C++.
• Good working knowledge of Perforce.
• Minimum of 3 years working in the video game industry.
• B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with console programming.
• Experience working in a C++ game engine.
• Experience with databases and query optimizations.
• Experience with backend development.
• Experience with frontend web development (HTML, JavaScript).
• Experience with machine provisioning and deployment (e.g., Ansible).

Culture & Benefits

• Experience direct ownership and drive development in responsible areas.
• Work with a small SDET team and interact with multiple departments and game systems.
• Be part of a diverse pool of candidates, contributing to studio well-being and success.
• Experience varied and challenging responsibilities requiring high adaptability.

Hiring process

• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for all new employees.