Software Development Engineer in Test (Firmware and Driver SDET Contractor)
PlayStation Global · United States, San Mateo, CA
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days PlayStation Global's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of PlayStation Global's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at PlayStation Global
- high 119 stale, 5 reposted of 186 open
- Hiring momentum
- 319 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-27
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PlayStation Global's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PlayStation Global.
About this role
As a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor at Sony Interactive Entertainment, you will focus on ensuring the quality of PlayStation peripherals and firmware. Your responsibilities will include writing Python automation suites, performing integration testing on various platforms, improving automation frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on test coverage.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of PlayStation Global as an employer.
What you need
- Strong Python skills, including writing automated tests in pytest and Appium with minimal supervision
- Experience with Git for version control
- Experience configuring Jenkins CI/CD jobs and troubleshooting pipeline failures
- Experience using test case management tools like qMetry or TestRail
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team
- Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Nice to have
- Understanding of embedded firmware testing, including basic electrical concepts like current draw, voltage levels, and battery diagnostics
- Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers
- Familiarity with PlayStation SDK development
- Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17)
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific information on the long-term career growth or advancement opportunities in this role
- The role is a contractor position, which may imply less job security compared to full-time positions
- The pay range is hourly and varies based on multiple factors, which may not provide a clear expectation for candidates
Summarised from PlayStation Global's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by PlayStation Global on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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