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# SDET Contractor

- **Company:** Sony Interactive Entertainment
- **Location:** Reading, PA, United States
- **Salary:** $108,160.0 - $162,240.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Appium, Git, Pytest, Integration Tests, C++14, Testrail, SDET, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.gamesjobsdirect.com/job/sony-interactive-entertainment/sdet-contractor/356955

## About the Role

We're looking for someone who's as comfortable writing test code as working out why it failed.

 * 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, * 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 PlayStationreg; SDK development
 * Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17)

At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

## Description

Would you like to help ensure the quality of PlayStationreg; peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for PlayStationreg; 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 with strong Python and test automation skills and a focus on quality, consistency, and thoughtful testing practices.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor, you'll work hands-on with our peripherals and own automated test coverage for specific features across multiple platforms, alongside senior engineers.

We value teamwork and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll work where firmware, hardware, and platform software meet, building the tests that check them and keeping that automation healthy.

 * Write Python automation suites for firmware and platform features
 * Perform integration testing on PlayStationreg; 5, PlayStationreg; Portal, and Windows
 * Improve the shared automation frameworks and test infrastructure
 * Troubleshoot test failures, using execution data to find flaky or slow tests
 * Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage


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