Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, PlayStation

$160.8-241.2k

Docker

JavaScript

Python

C++

Jenkins

Selenium

Appium

Git

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Job no longer available

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Job no longer available

$160.8-241.2k

Docker

JavaScript

Python

C++

Jenkins

Selenium

Appium

Git

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

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

Testing – the study and practice a variety of test techniques and methodologies, and are familiar with prominent voices in the online testing community
Test automation – an interest in test automation to a level where pros and cons of various automation approaches are shown. To support this, solid understanding of a modern programming language is vital
Agile software development – understand the common methodologies and can articulate how a strong tester can best support their team in that context
Coach and mentor junior & senior level engineers in Framework organization to help raise the bar in innovation, efficiency and technical capability
Performance - passionate about application performance and care about application load time, perceived performance and user retention
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge
8+ years or equivalent experience in automation
Experience leading, building, and crafting test strategies for SDK, Apps and consumer-facing products
Shown experience writing automated tests in Python or JavaScript. Expertise in C++ or other Programming Language is a plus
Practical experience using development and deployment tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker
Experience with Selenium or Appium or UI Automation technologies
Knowledge and experience testing APIs, Libraries, SDK / Application Frameworks, Native Applications
Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to estimate effort and size of features
Experience with agile development methodologies and TDD processes
Experience using project and test case management tools

What the job involves

Define forward looking test framework architectures through creation of designs, establishing tradeoffs in cost vs value and gaining buy in from key technical, QE and business stakeholders
Review requirements and design documents to understand and build effective testing strategies
Build, maintain and improve test frameworks, and help teams set up automation infrastructure
Build concrete test plans, write solid test cases, and implement them to ensure the quality of features. Identify testing needs for l10n, a11y, and performance testing
Work with globally distributed teams to engage early and provide continuous delivery of high quality software products that delight Sony customers
Report, track and verify defects as well as monitor Automation jobs. Provide status reports to Leadership and other key partners
Contribute in the review of QE and Engineering procedures and provide recommendations for improvement
Model and teach key behaviors for owning and delivering systems that are fast, horizontally scalable and reliable
Passionate about Quality and strives to improve process, advocate for future architectures and designs and drives their usage across multiple teams
Assist with production deployment support and post release

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.