Software Development Engineer In Test (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer in Test (Gamedev): Building tools and infrastructure for analyzing the quality of the PlayStation SDK and related technology with an accent on automation frameworks, test architecture, and CI systems. Focus on crafting automated test cases, improving test infrastructure, and optimizing runtime performance.

Location: United States

Salary: $140,500 — $210,700 USD

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to provide hands-on engineering excellence 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.
• Define scalable, maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns that support long-term platform growth.
• Contribute to architectural discussions for test systems spanning C++, embedded firmware (C), and Python-based infrastructure.
• Craft and improve automated test cases, sample applications, 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.
• Monitor test infrastructure, analyze automation failures, improve reliability, and optimize runtime performance.

Requirements

• Strong programming proficiency in Python & C++.
• Experience building, running, and debugging software in both Windows & Linux environments.
• Deep understanding of automation trade-offs and architectural design decisions.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Android platform, including SDK, tooling and architecture
• Prior experience with PlayStation SDK development is helpful.
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine or other game engine technology.
• Containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Culture & Benefits

• 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.