PlayStation

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

PlayStation  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

This senior role focuses on strengthening the quality engineering foundation for our SDK by developing robust automation, scalable CI/CD systems, and effective test strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to enhance test coverage, improve workflows, and ensure reliable delivery across multiple platforms. The role requires strong technical depth, collaborative working, and the ability to drive meaningful impact quickly.

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support build, test, and release workflows.
  • Developing automation and tooling in Python to streamline test orchestration and system validation.
  • Creating and running automated tests across unit, integration, and system layers.
  • Debugging and diagnosing issues across build, test, and deployment environments.
  • Supporting Linux and Windows development environments and contributing to cross-platform scripting.
  • Applying modern test frameworks and quality metrics to improve test strategy and reporting.
  • Collaborating closely with multiple SDK teams to align on shared initiatives.
  • Participating in rotational assignments to deepen domain expertise and broaden cross-project knowledge.
  • Coordinating with teams across London, Bristol, and Dublin, including occasional travel as needed.
  • Mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and influencing quality engineering approaches.

What we are looking for

  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Groovy or equivalent).
  • Strong Python 3 skills for automation, tooling, and test orchestration.
  • Experience developing and executing automated tests at multiple levels.
  • Fluency with Linux and Windows development environments.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as python, bash, or PowerShell.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve issues across complex build and test systems.
  • Familiarity with test frameworks such as pytest, GTest, or similar.
  • Understanding of software quality metrics, reporting, and test strategy.
  • Experience or awareness in one or more additional areas: C/C++, CMake, C#, Rust, .NET, Docker, Kubernetes, VM orchestration, graphics APIs, AIML/MLOps, or desktop app testing.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across distributed teams and represent quality engineering perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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About PlayStation

Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/

Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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