Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test, AI/ML

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Strong programming expertise in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C++, or similar object-oriented programming languages
• 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
• Extensive experience designing scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure from the ground up
• 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

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience testing or developing applications for gaming consoles, embedded systems, streaming devices, or consumer electronics
• Experience building internal developer tools, automation platforms, or test infrastructure services
• Experience integrating automated testing into large-scale CI/CD and release management pipelines
• Experience leading QE transformation initiatives or mentoring high-performing engineering teams