The gaming industry continues to push the boundaries of innovation, delivering immersive experiences to millions of players worldwide across consoles, mobile devices, cloud platforms, and connected ecosystems. Behind every seamless gaming experience is a dedicated team of engineers focused on ensuring reliability, performance, security, and exceptional user experiences.
PlayStation is currently hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET II) to join its Quality Engineering team in San Diego, California. This role offers the opportunity to work on subscription services, streaming platforms, cloud gaming technologies, and commerce ecosystems used by millions of players globally.
๐ฎ Position Overview
Company: PlayStation
Role: Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET II)
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Department: Quality Engineering
Experience Required: 3+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
๐ About the Opportunity
PlayStation subscriptions and digital services power experiences enjoyed by millions of gamers every day. From subscription management and entitlement validation to streaming services and commerce platforms, quality plays a critical role in ensuring exceptional customer experiences.
As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will help build scalable automation frameworks, improve testing infrastructure, support release quality initiatives, and contribute to engineering excellence across the PlayStation ecosystem.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on:
๐ฎ Subscription platforms
โ๏ธ Cloud gaming services
๐บ Streaming experiences
๐ฑ Mobile applications
๐ป Web platforms
๐ฏ Gaming console ecosystems
๐ Multi-device connected experiences
๐ Key Responsibilities
๐ค Quality Engineering & Automation
โ Contribute to quality engineering strategies and automation initiatives
โ Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks
โ Support automation-first testing approaches and shift-left quality practices
โ Build reusable automation utilities and testing tools
โ Drive continuous improvement in quality engineering processes
๐งช Test Automation Development
โ Develop automation solutions using Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
โ Create Selenium and Appium-based automation frameworks
โ Build automation for web, mobile, API, backend, and distributed systems
โ Support end-to-end testing across customer-facing platforms
๐ Subscription & Commerce Testing
โ Validate subscription workflows and lifecycle management processes
โ Test authentication and entitlement systems
โ Verify commerce and payment-related functionality
โ Support customer retention and subscription management journeys
โ๏ธ Cloud & Streaming Services Testing
โ Validate streaming and cloud gaming experiences
โ Test media playback functionality and service reliability
โ Ensure seamless experiences across connected devices
๐ Quality Metrics & Observability
โ Build quality dashboards and reporting solutions
โ Improve release visibility and test automation reporting
โ Support engineering teams through quality insights and analytics
๐ CI/CD & Infrastructure
โ Support Jenkins and GitHub Actions pipelines
โ Work with Docker and Kubernetes-based environments
โ Improve automation infrastructure and deployment reliability
โ Enable continuous testing within modern development workflows
๐ Defect Management & Release Readiness
โ Participate in defect triage and root cause analysis
โ Support production validation activities
โ Ensure release readiness through comprehensive testing strategies
โ Collaborate with globally distributed teams to maintain release quality
๐ป Required Technical Skills
PlayStation is looking for engineers with strong automation and software testing backgrounds.
Programming Languages
โ Python
โ JavaScript
โ TypeScript
Test Automation
โ Selenium
โ Appium
โ API Automation Frameworks
โ Test Framework Design
Software Testing
โ Web Application Testing
โ Mobile Application Testing
โ Consumer Product Testing
โ Backend Testing
โ Microservices Testing
DevOps & CI/CD
โ Jenkins
โ GitHub Actions
โ Docker
โ Kubernetes
โ Git-Based Workflows
System Knowledge
โ Distributed Systems
โ Automation Strategies
โ CI/CD Concepts
โ Release Engineering Practices
๐ฏ Required Qualifications
โ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
โ 3+ years of experience in SDET, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation roles
โ Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
โ Experience with Selenium, Appium, and API automation frameworks
โ Experience testing web, mobile, or customer-facing applications
โ Strong debugging and analytical problem-solving skills
โ Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
โ Ownership mindset and accountability
โญ Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following experience will stand out:
โญ Subscription platform testing
โญ Commerce and payment systems testing
โญ Streaming platforms and media playback testing
โญ React Native applications
โญ Gaming console ecosystem testing
โญ Connected device testing
โญ Accessibility (a11y) testing
โญ Localization (l10n) testing
โญ AI-assisted testing tools
โญ Intelligent automation frameworks
๐ค Modern Quality Engineering at PlayStation
One of the most exciting aspects of this role is PlayStation’s focus on modern testing methodologies.
Engineers will have opportunities to work with:
๐ AI-assisted testing workflows
๐ Intelligent automation strategies
๐ Advanced observability solutions
๐ Cloud-native infrastructure
๐ Continuous quality engineering practices
As software systems become increasingly complex, quality engineers who embrace AI-powered testing and automation technologies will play a critical role in shaping the future of software delivery.
๐ฉ How to Apply
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๐ฎ Help Shape the Future of PlayStation Experiences
Quality engineering is a critical part of delivering the seamless gaming and subscription experiences that players expect from PlayStation. As digital ecosystems continue to evolve, the need for skilled automation engineers and quality advocates has never been greater.
๐ Join PlayStation and help build the next generation of subscription, streaming, and gaming experiences for players worldwide.
