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# Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test, AI/ML

- **Company:** Sony Interactive Entertainment
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $183,000.0 - $274,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Frameworks, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Mobile Application Development, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Learning Management Systems, DevOps, Github, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft UI Automation, Object-Oriented Software Development, Recommender Systems, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Circleci, ReactJS, Appium, Backend, System-level Testing, Information Technology, Software Coding, Restful APIs, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.gamesjobsdirect.com/job/sony-interactive-entertainment/sr-software-development-engineer-in-test-aiml/353474

## About the Role

Do you have a passion for test automation? We are looking for self-motivated, quick-starter and highly proactive individuals to join our full stack team, who will be testing new and existing features on multiple platforms and devices in a software development environment and ensuring quality of automation and test frameworks., * BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent

 * 6+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), Quality Engineering, or automation-focused software development
 * Experience testing machine learning systems, such as recommendation systems, search ranking systems, or other probabilistic ML application systems
 * Strong programming expertise in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C++, or similar object-oriented programming languages
 * Extensive experience designing scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure from the ground up
 * Advanced experience with Selenium or Appium or UI Automation technologies
 * Deep understanding of APIs (RESTful), Libraries, SDK/Application Frameworks, Native Applications, microservices, and backend validation
 * Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React
 * Experience implementing automated testing in CI/CD environments using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar tools
 * Excellent technical communication, leadership, mentoring, analytical, and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to independently lead large-scale quality initiatives and influence engineering guidelines

## Description

* Lead end-to-end QE strategy for sophisticated features, systems, and platform integrations across PlayStation applications and services
 * Architect, design, and implement scalable automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, and system-level testing
 * Define comprehensive test strategies, risk assessments, and quality metrics aligned with product and engineering goals
 * Develop and maintain robust automated test suites for web, backend, and platform services using modern automation tools and frameworks
 * Drive automation guidelines, coding standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across QE and development teams
 * Mentor junior and mid-level SDETs/QEs through code reviews, technical guidance, and testing strategy leadership
 * Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, DevOps, and release teams to improve overall software quality and delivery efficiency
 * Analyze test results, production issues, and system telemetry to identify root causes and implement long-term quality improvements
 * Build and optimize CI/CD automation pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid release cycles
 * Advocate for shift-left testing, testability improvements, and quality engineering culture across distributed teams


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