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$ 158900 - 238300
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Why PlayStation
PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5 PlayStation4 PlayStationVR PlayStationPlus 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 whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Software Engineer (Peripheral Devices) Playstation
Sony Interactive Entertainment has an extraordinary opportunity in the Tools Framework and Infrastructure team! We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to help build test tools frameworks and infrastructure for delivering high quality Playstation consoles and peripherals.
As a Software Engineer youll focus on building test frameworks and infrastructure automating test workflows validating Bluetooth and USBconnected peripheral devices such as headsets earbuds and controllers across multiple platforms and OS environments. You will collaborate closely with Quality Engineering Software Engineering Firmware Embedded Systems teams to build a robust test environment for these devices.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware and software helping ensure that our console and peripherals deliver reliable and intuitive experiences to millions of players worldwide.
Responsibilities
Design build and maintain test frameworks tooling and infrastructure for Playstation console and peripherals
Develop test frameworks and tools that enable all QE teams to execute both devicelevel validation and headless test validation.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins GitHub Actions or similar tools.
Implement infrastructure to manage physical lab and HIL (HardwareintheLoop) setups USB switching power cycling serial console access and wireless communication monitoring.
Interface with Bluetooth and USB protocol analyzers capture and analyze HCI logs and verify speclevel compliance.
Create test tools for measuring audio latency button latency battery behavior and power consumption in realtime scenarios.
Build tools and dashboards to analyze device behavior and log data from testing platforms.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in Computer science Electrical Engineering or related fields
2 years experience in designing developing and maintaining tools and applications in either Python JavaScript C or C with a focus on building testing tools and test frameworks at scale.
Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. Appium etc.
Handson experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins GitHub Actions or similar tools.
Strong understanding of devicelevel testing hardware/software integration or lowlevel debugging.
Experience with testing audio peripherals (headphones earbuds microphones) or input devices (controllers).
Strong understanding of connectivity testing with USB Bluetooth (e.g. BlueZ stack HCI tools) or wireless protocols and debugging tools such as sniffers or logs analyzers.
Knowledge of test frameworks and tools for USB/Bluetooth device validation (e.g. PySerial PyBluez)
Comfortable working in Linux and Windowsbased development environments.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work crossfunctionally with engineering and QA teams.
NicetoHave Skills
Exposure to audio/video standards and testing frameworks.
Test Equipment: Ellisys Bluetooth Analyzer Audio Precision programmable power supplies USB switches relays
Exposure to audio testing hardware such as Audio Precision APx or head and torso simulators (HATS).
Prior experience in game console or consumer electronics testing environments.
Working knowledge Dockerbased test environments.
Familiarity with wireless coexistence and latency analysis tools.
Tools and Technologies you will work with
Jenkins (CI/CD) GitHub Actions ArgoCD
Python
JavaScript React
C C or Rust
Git GitHub
Device connectivity tools (e.g. ADB Bluetooth analyzers)
Containerization technology such as Docker buildpack and Kubernetes.
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At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location.
In addition this role is eligible for SIEs toptier benefits package that includes medical dental vision matching 401(k) paid time off wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$158900 $238300 USD
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
