Software Development Engineer in Test (Firmware and Driver SDET Contractor)

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?</strong></p> <p>Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.</p></div><h1><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (Firmware and Driver SDET Contractor)</strong></span></h1> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Summary</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Would you like to help ensure the quality of PlayStation® peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for PlayStation® Link™ devices, where your work will directly impact performance, stability, and the player experience.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Sony Interactive Entertainment has a great opportunity in the Quality Engineering department! We are seeking a self-motivated engineer who focuses on quality, consistency, and thoughtful testing practices to develop and maintain automated tests that support the performance and reliability of our products.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">As a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor, you’ll work hands-on with our peripherals, independently own and drive automated test coverage for specific features, and collaborate with senior engineers and development teams to ensure system quality across multiple platforms.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">We value collaboration, thoughtful testing, and continuous learning as a team.</span></p> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">In this role, you’ll contribute to both the strategic and practical aspects of test automation across platforms.</span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and Python for platform integration</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Own automation suites for assigned features, ensuring test reliability and comprehensive coverage</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Support and enhance automation frameworks used across hardware and platform-level testing</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Perform firmware integration testing on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® Portal, and Windows</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Monitor test infrastructure, troubleshoot automation failures, and improve performance and stability</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Analyze test execution data to identify flaky or slow tests and contribute to runtime optimization</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Evaluate and integrate new tools and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and scalability</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage and integration</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving tough problems and collaborating with others to build high-quality systems.</span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Strong Python scripting skills and hands-on experience with automation tools like pytest and Appium</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17)</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Solid experience using Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, including configuring jobs and troubleshooting failures</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience using test case management tools like qTest or TestRail</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Understanding of embedded firmware testing and hardware/software integration</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Ability to design and troubleshoot automated tests with minimal supervision</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Bachelor's degree or equivalent</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Nice to Have</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">If you bring any of these, we’d love to hear about them!</span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience with GitHub Actions</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Familiarity with PlaySt