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Software Development Engineer in Test

PlayStation

Hybrid
Austin, TX
Full-time
Senior
2+ yrs
$193k–$229kPosted 2w ago

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Job description

PlayStation is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test — a full-time, based in Austin, TX role ($193k–$229k). Apply directly on PlayStation's careers page below.

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

Location: United States, Austin, TX

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.

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

Austin, TX

Role Overview

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test in Austin, TX to collaborate with QA and Devs teams to ensure high-quality for web applications and content delivery platform.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent and two (2) years of experience supporting quality assurance and test automation for digital content delivery platforms and applications, including end-to-end content workflows and validation of CDN-backed delivery systems; designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites for complex web applications with modular and micro–front-end user interfaces and service-oriented architectures; utilizing Java object-oriented programming principles and data structures, including collections, generics, lambdas, and concurrency concepts with multi-threaded test execution to develop and maintain automated tests frameworks using Spring Boot and Maven; implementing UI and API automation using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG and JUnit, and Rest-Assured for RESTful service testing, including DTO-based JSON/XML validation and SQL-based database validation; integrating CI/CD pipelines and automation using Jenkins with Groovy and shell scripting; utilizing JaCoCo and SonarQube within GitHub-based workflows to support quality-driven releases; supporting performance, reliability, and scalability testing using Apache JMeter and applying shift-left testing; testing cloud-native and distributed systems in AWS-based environments supporting event-driven architectures, including SNS and SQS, indexing and search capabilities (Elasticsearch); leveraging AWS SDKs to verify cloud services in Docker and Kubernetes environments, while monitoring via Datadog and CloudWatch; and performing in agile ceremonies, peer code reviews, post release validations, defect triage and root cause analysis sessions. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

 

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.

$192,610.00 - $228,700.00/year

 

Please 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.

Please 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.

 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Software Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation?

The estimated salary range for Software Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation is $193,000 - $229,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Software Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation?

The required skills for Software Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation include: QA, Java, JUnit, SQL, Jenkins, Groovy, AWS, Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, Datadog, CloudWatch, Agile, JMeter.

What is the seniority level for Software Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation?

Software Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Software Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation?

You can view the full description and apply for Software Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/playstation-sr-software-development-engineer-in-test-6p15j.