Sr. Software Development Engineer In Test (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (Gamedev): Validating technology used by game developers to build extraordinary games with an accent on SDK libraries, samples, and tools. Focus on building tools and automated systems that deeply analyze SDK components and platform capabilities.

Location: Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Salary: $183,000 — $274,600 USD

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to provide hands-on engineering excellence and technical leadership across our SDK ecosystem.

What you will do

• Own and drive the technical strategy for automation frameworks, test architecture, and CI systems supporting PlayStation® SDK components.
• Develop, maintain, and improve automated test cases, testing tools and frameworks for SDK libraries and low level software (C++)
• Build and improve test infrastructure using Python and Groovy to simplify building, testing, and demonstrating PlayStation® sample applications.
• Serve as the technical lead for the QE team. Mentor and elevate engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, design reviews, and delegation.
• Drive technical alignment across development, product, documentation, and cross-regional engineering teams.
• Partner closely with software production and offshore teams to create robust test plans, validation strategies, and documentation.

Requirements

• Strong programming proficiency in Python & C++.
• Experience building, running, and debugging software in Windows environments.
• Proven experience owning automation strategy or leading technical initiatives.
• Deep understanding of automation trade-offs and architectural design decisions.

Nice to have

• Experience running and debugging scripts/tools on Linux or Android.
• Prior experience with PlayStation SDK development.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests at scale.
• Knowledge of fuzz testing methodologies.
• Japanese language familiarity.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• Eligible for a bonus package.