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Software Development Engineer in Test
10 months ago
Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
Do you have a passion for automation ? We are looking for self-motivated, quick-starter and highly proactive individuals to join our Client QA team, who will be testing new and existing features on multiple platforms and devices in a software development environment and ensuring quality of Client Frameworks.
At PlayStation, we are passionate about both collaboration and technology. We love building the systems that millions of people use and are our own first customers. We strive to be at the forefront of development technologies and are a diverse company with teams on four continents.
We are located in San Francisco, CA.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Plan and complete QA related activities; build test plan, test cases, and implement to ensure the quality of new features
- Review product requirements and technical design documents to understand how the feature works on the PlayStation console and create effective testing strategies
- Build, maintain and improve test frameworks, and help teams set up automation infrastructure
- Develop automated UI and API tests to increase automation coverage
- Report, track and verify defects as well as monitor Automation jobs. Provide status reports to Leadership and other key partners.
- Collaborate with distributed teams for multi-functional test plan design and execution
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of significant work experience
- BS in CS or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Extensive background in QA methodologies and experience developing and executing comprehensive test suites for system software.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Experience with test case management systems & JIRA database systems
- 5+ years shown experience in test automation.
- Shown experience writing automated tests in Python, JavaScript, C+ or any other Programming Language
- Practical experience using development and deployment tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker
- Experience with Selenium or Appium or UI Automation technologies
- Knowledge and experience testing APIs, Libraries, SDK / Application Frameworks, Native Applications
- Experience using source control (esp. Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Circle CI)
- Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience developing or writing test code/scripting for a game console or set-top box
- Experience with at least one modern web application framework, preferably React
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic 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.
In addition, this role is 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. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$135,400 — $203,200 USD
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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