Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (Subscription Platform)

TL;DR

Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (Subscription Platform): Designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks and quality engineering strategies for PlayStation subscription and streaming services with an accent on AI-driven testing innovation and multi-platform ecosystems. Focus on architecting reusable automation frameworks across consoles, mobile, and cloud, and building AI-powered QE tooling to enhance engineering efficiency.

Location: Hybrid (United States)

Salary: $208,200 — $312,400 USD

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services.

What you will do

• Define and drive enterprise-level QE and automation strategy for the Subscription platform.
• Architect scalable, reusable automation frameworks across web, mobile, console, and connected device ecosystems.
• Lead the implementation of AI-assisted quality engineering solutions and internal developer productivity tools.
• Drive observability by building quality visualization systems, dashboards, and metrics to monitor release health.
• Manage end-to-end automation for subscription workflows, including commerce, entitlement validation, and lifecycle management.
• Mentor and coach SDETs and QE engineers on automation best practices and AI adoption.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in SDET, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation.
• Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with XCUITest, Appium, Selenium, and API automation frameworks.
• Experience building AI-powered QE tooling (1+ years).
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Must be eligible for US-based employment and benefits (e.g., 401k).

Nice to have

• Experience testing commerce/payment systems and entitlement services.
• Experience with live streaming platforms or video delivery systems.
• Knowledge of React Native or cross-platform frameworks.
• Experience developing for or testing gaming consoles.
• Familiarity with accessibility (a11y) and localization (l10n) testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan and paid time off.
• Wellness program and exclusive employee discounts for Sony products.
• Flexible hybrid working policy.