Staff Software Engineer

Sony PlayStation
San Mateo, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level engineers with 8+ years in test automation and CI/CD who thrive in cross-functional collaboration between quality and development teams.

Best fit for

  • Engineers with deep expertise in C++ and Python test framework development at scale.
    — “8+ years experience in designing, developing and maintaining tools and applications in C++, Python, or Javascript
  • Candidates comfortable integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools.
    — “Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar tools.
  • Developers who enjoy building telemetry systems for data-driven feature development.
    — “Develop telemetry systems and dashboard in order to make data-driven decisions

Things to consider

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent is mandatory.
    — “Master’s degree in Computer science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for all new employees.
    — “Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific contributions to software testing systems or test automation frameworks.
    — “Contributions to and familiarity with software testing systems
  • Showcase experience with Docker-based test environments or Kubernetes.
    — “Working knowledge of Docker-based test environments
  • Demonstrate any game industry background or SDK library testing experience.
    — “Game industry background
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • robust test frameworks
  • integrated CI/CD pipelines
  • enhanced console software quality
Typical background
software engineeringtest automation

Skills & requirements

Required

C++PythonTest AutomationCI/CDLinux/windows DevelopmentDebugging

Preferred

DockerKubernetesLLVMSDK DevelopmentGame Industry Background

Stack & domain

C++PythonJavaScriptJenkinsGithub ActionsDockerKubernetesLlvmRustIOS DevelopmentSoftware Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Sony PlayStation via Greenhouse

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has an extraordinary opportunity in the Tools, Framework and Infrastructure team! We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to help build test tools, frameworks, and infrastructure, focused on delivering high quality system software which drives the PlayStation experience.

 As a Software Engineer, you'll focus on building test frameworks and infrastructure, internal tools, and automating test workflows. You will collaborate closely with Quality Engineering and Software Engineering teams to build robust systems to ensure console software delivered to customers and game studios are of the highest quality.

 

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain test frameworks, tooling and infrastructure for teams which develop and test software for the Playstation console.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar tools.

Collaborate with Quality and Development teams in the construction of creative test strategies for console system software.

Develop telemetry systems and dashboard in order to make data-driven decisions about technical feature development.

 

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Computer science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

8+ years experience in designing, developing and maintaining tools and applications in C++, Python, or Javascript with a focus on building testing tools, and test frameworks at scale. (C++ and Python experience preferred)

Experience with test automation frameworks

Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar tools.

Comfortable working in Linux and Windows-based development environments.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and QA teams.

Strong debugging skills.

 

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with test/build automation on PCs, consoles or other embedded systems.

Contributions to and familiarity with software testing systems (and general software testing experience)

LLVM or LLVM-based C/C++ compilers

Experience with developing or testing SDK libraries.

Working knowledge of Docker-based test environments.

Machine Learning experience

Game industry background

Japanese Language familiarity a plus

Tools and Technologies you will work with

Jenkins (CI/CD), GitHub Actions, ArgoCD

Python

C, C++ or Rust

Git, GitHub

Containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

 

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.$216,200—$324,400 USDPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.

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, maternity or parental status, 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. 

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

 

Source: Sony PlayStation careers (Greenhouse)

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