Software Development Engineer in Test Intern, PlayStation

Masters or PhD

Salary not provided

$54 - $57.75 USD / hour

Python

Linux

C++

Spring

Windows

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Job no longer available

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

$54 - $57.75 USD / hour

Python

Linux

C++

Spring

Windows

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Company mission

To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Projected to graduate by Spring 2026
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
Proficiency in C++ and Python programming
Experience writing software for both Windows and Linux systems
Highly motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels
Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th
Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period
Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates

Desirable

Experience or interest in compilers and language design
Data analysis and relational database experience
Knowledge of collaborative software engineering best practices, including Source Control Management systems and Continuous Integration/Deployment frameworks
AGILE/Scrum training

What the job involves

As a Software Engineer Intern on the PlayStation® SDK toolchain development team, your responsibilities will include:
Learning and understanding testing methodologies and tools for PlayStation® SDK toolchain development
Designing and implementing software to test the PlayStation® C++ compiler toolchain
Collecting, visualizing, and reporting on performance data and operational statistics to enhance the efficiency of our tools and processes
Researching and proposing innovative solutions to technical challenges in Quality Assurance and applicable Audio & Video technologies for PlayStation

Our take

Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - PlayStation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionise gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.

As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.

PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.