Software Development Engineer in Test (Firmware and Driver SDET Contractor)
PlayStation Global
| Company | PlayStation Global |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | United States |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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. Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (Firmware and Driver SDET Contractor)
Summary
Would you like to help ensure the quality of PlayStation® peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for PlayStation® Link™ devices, where your work will directly impact performance, stability, and the player experience.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has a great opportunity in the Quality Engineering department! We are seeking a self-motivated engineer who focuses on quality, consistency, and thoughtful testing practices to develop and maintain automated tests that support the performance and reliability of our products.
As a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor, you’ll work hands-on with our peripherals, independently own and drive automated test coverage for specific features, and collaborate with senior engineers and development teams to ensure system quality across multiple platforms.
We value collaboration, thoughtful testing, and continuous learning as a team.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll contribute to both the strategic and practical aspects of test automation across platforms.
Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and Python for platform integration
Own automation suites for assigned features, ensuring test reliability and comprehensive coverage
Support and enhance automation frameworks used across hardware and platform-level testing
Perform firmware integration testing on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® Portal, and Windows
Monitor test infrastructure, troubleshoot automation failures, and improve performance and stability
Analyze test execution data to identify flaky or slow tests and contribute to runtime optimization
Evaluate and integrate new tools and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and scalability
Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage and integration
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving tough problems and collaborating with others to build high-quality systems.
Strong Python scripting skills and hands-on experience with automation tools like pytest and Appium
Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17)
Solid experience using Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, including configuring jobs and troubleshooting failures
Experience using test case management tools like qTest or TestRail
Understanding of embedded firmware testing and hardware/software integration
Ability to design and troubleshoot automated tests with minimal supervision
Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Nice to Have
If you bring any of these, we’d love to hear about them!
Experience with GitHub Actions
Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers
Familiarity with PlayStation® SDK development
Familiarity with basic electrical concepts such as current draw, voltage levels, battery diagnostics, and microcontroller-based