Staff Software Development Engineer in Test - Subscription Platform
San Diego, CA, United States•San Mateo, CA, United States
Posted 4 hours ago
Last seen 4 hours ago
Active
full-time
Subscription Services
$191,000—$286,400 USD
Job Summary
Join PlayStation as a Staff SDET to lead quality engineering strategy and AI-driven testing innovation for their global subscription platform, ensuring seamless experiences across consoles, mobile, and streaming services. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of interactive entertainment with cutting-edge automation and AI technologies.
About this job
As a Staff SDET for Subscription Services at PlayStation, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks and quality engineering solutions across various platforms. This role involves driving quality engineering strategy, automation architecture, and AI-driven testing innovation for PlayStation's subscription products and streaming experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, performant, and seamless customer experiences across a multi-platform consumer ecosystem.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation
- Proven experience leading large-scale automation architecture and QE strategy initiatives
- Strong hands-on programming experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
- Strong hands-on experience with XCUITest, Appium, Selenium, and API automation frameworks
- Experience developing automation for streaming, media playback, or cloud gaming applications
- Experience testing mobile devices, gaming consoles, connected devices, or multi-device environments
- Hands-on experience integrating AI technologies into QE workflows and day-to-day testing practices
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, test framework design, and end-to-end automation strategies
- Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git-based workflows
- Experience with subscription-based consumer products or digital subscription platforms
- Strong expertise in API, backend, and microservices testing
- Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and leadership abilities with experience mentoring engineers across organizations
- 1+ years hands on experience building AI-powered QE tooling or internal developer productivity tools
- *Preferred:* Experience working on subscription or retention-focused products
- *Preferred:* Experience testing commerce/payment systems and entitlement services
- *Preferred:* Experience with live streaming platforms or video delivery systems
- *Preferred:* Experience with React Native or cross-platform frameworks
- *Preferred:* Experience developing or testing, console, or gaming platforms
- *Preferred:* Exposure to SDK testing
- *Preferred:* Familiarity with observability and monitoring platforms
- *Preferred:* Experience with performance, scalability, and reliability testing
- *Preferred:* Exposure to accessibility (a11y) and localization (l10n) testing practices
Benefits & Perks
- SIE’s top-tier benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Employee discounts for Sony products
- Potential bonus package
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