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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Quality Engineer - **Company:** PlayStation - **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), IOS Applications, Application Release Automation, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Github, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), E2e Testing, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Test Execution Engine, Management of Software Versions, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Appium, Browserstack, Backend, Pytest, Integration Tests, Bug Reporting, Playwright, Restful APIs, Selenium Webdriver, Jenkins - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/6115746004 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in software quality engineering, with strong hands-on experience testing iOS mobile applications. * Experience creating test plans, identifying test scenarios, and executing comprehensive manual and automated testing. * Hands-on experience with mobile automation frameworks such as Appium and familiarity with Python-based automation. * Understanding of the iOS application release lifecycle, including TestFlight, build pipelines, versioning, and release validation. * Experience testing on iOS simulators, physical devices, and cloud testing platforms such as Sauce Labs or BrowserStack. * Familiarity with automation frameworks such as Pytest, WebdriverIO, or Playwright, with the ability to review automated tests, troubleshoot failures, and collaborate with automation engineers. * Basic programming or scripting experience (Python preferred; Java, JavaScript, or C# is a plus) sufficient to understand automation frameworks, troubleshoot failures, and contribute where appropriate. * Experience working with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions. * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across distributed teams. * Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced development environment. Nice to Have * Experience testing PlayStation or gaming-related applications. * Familiarity with PlayStation SDKs. * Experience with GitHub Actions. * Experience testing applications that interact with cloud services or REST APIs. ## Description Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mobile applications used by millions of users worldwide? Join Sony Interactive Entertainment's Quality Engineering organization and help ensure the quality, stability, and performance of innovative iOS mobile applications., We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Software Quality Engineer (Contract) to support end-to-end testing efforts across our iOS application ecosystem. In this role, you will work closely with software engineers, SDETs, and product teams to validate new features, execute comprehensive test plans, expand automation coverage, and help deliver high-quality releases. This position is focused on quality engineering and test execution. While it is not a full-time software development role, candidates should have strong automation experience and be comfortable working with automation frameworks, reviewing automated tests, and collaborating with automation engineers to improve test coverage and CI/CD validation., * Execute end-to-end testing activities for iOS mobile applications, including functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. * Review product requirements, UX flows, and technical designs to identify test scenarios and develop comprehensive test plans. * Perform manual and automated testing using iOS simulators, physical devices, and cloud testing platforms such as Sauce Labs or BrowserStack. * Collaborate with developers and SDETs to identify opportunities to increase automation coverage and improve overall test effectiveness. * Execute and validate automated test suites, investigate failures, and support troubleshooting of automation issues. * Analyze application logs, reproduce reported issues, validate bug fixes, and assist with root cause analysis. * Create clear and actionable defect reports, including reproduction steps, logs, screenshots, and supporting evidence. * Validate mobile application interactions with backend services through API and integration testing, including testing with mocked services when appropriate. * Support continuous integration and release validation by executing automated and manual test activities within CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions. * Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, architecture, QA, and operations in an agile development environment. ## Related Videos - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Automagic Configuration in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/363-automagic-configuration-in-python) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)