Sr. Software Development Engineer In Test (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Sr. Software Development Engineer In Test (AI/ML) (Python/JavaScript/ML systems): Leading quality engineering for hirify.global applications, services, and platform integrations with an accent on scalable test automation, machine learning system validation, and CI/CD quality infrastructure. Focus on architecting UI, API, integration, and system-level frameworks, analyzing probabilistic ML behavior and telemetry, and driving quality standards across distributed engineering teams.

Location: San Mateo, California, United States; hybrid working policy applies.

Salary: $183,000–$274,600 USD base pay, with potential bonus eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is Sony Interactive Entertainment’s gaming and entertainment brand, delivering hardware, network services, and interactive experiences to more than 100 million people.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end quality engineering strategies for complex features, systems, and platform integrations.
• Architect and implement scalable automated frameworks for UI, API, integration, and system testing.
• Develop automated test suites for web, backend, and platform services.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid releases.
• Analyze test results, production issues, and telemetry to identify root causes and improve quality.
• Mentor SDETs and QEs while collaborating with engineering, product, DevOps, and release teams.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in SDET, quality engineering, or automation-focused software development.
• Experience testing machine learning systems such as recommendation or search-ranking systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C++, or similar object-oriented languages.
• Extensive experience building scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure, with advanced Selenium, Appium, or UI Automation experience.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, backend validation, React, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.

Nice to have

• Experience with gaming consoles, embedded systems, streaming devices, or consumer electronics.
• Experience building developer tools, automation platforms, or test infrastructure services.
• Experience leading quality engineering transformation initiatives or mentoring engineering teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative technology environment with distributed teams across four continents.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and a wellness program.
• Employee discounts on Sony products and potential bonus eligibility.
• Inclusive workplace with equal-opportunity and fair-chance employment practices.

Hiring process

• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage and may include criminal background checks for some roles.