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# Software Development Engineer In Test

- **Company:** PlayStation
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $140,500.0 - $210,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Android Software Development, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Game Engine, Groovy, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Manufacturing, Strategies of Testing, Containerization, Unreal Engine, Docker, SDET
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=010a2e9798cc28ac

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Windows?, * Strong technical leadership with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

 * Excellent interpersonal skills, including presenting technical direction to both engineers and executives.
 * Proven experience leading architectural decisions and complex debugging efforts.
 * Self-directed, committed to producing strong results, and passionate about high-quality automation., * Strong programming proficiency in Python & C++.
 * Experience building, running, and debugging software in both Windows & Linux environments.
 * Deep understanding of automation trade-offs and architectural design decisions.

Nice-to-Have

 * Exposure to Android platform, including SDK, tooling and architecture
 * Prior experience with PlayStation SDK development is helpful.
 * Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine or other game engine technology.
 * Containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes.

## Description

Technical Strategy & Architecture

 * Own and drive the technical strategy for automation frameworks, test architecture, and CI systems supporting PlayStation® SDK components.
 * Define scalable, maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns that support long-term platform growth.
 * Contribute to architectural discussions for test systems spanning C++, embedded firmware (C), and Python-based infrastructure.
 * Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies to protect release confidence., * Crafting and improving automated test cases, sample applications, testing tools and frameworks for SDK libraries and low level software (C++)
 * Build and improve test infrastructure using Python and Groovy to simplify building, testing, and demonstrating PlayStation® sample applications.
 * Monitor test infrastructure, analyze automation failures, improve reliability, and optimize runtime performance.
 * Partner closely with software production and offshore teams to compose robust test plans, validation strategies, and documentation.


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