Sony Interactive Entertainment · 1 day ago
Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test-Mobile Applications
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$183K/yr - $275K/yr
5+ years expSony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment producing products and services including the PlayStation family. They are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead mobile application testing efforts, define test strategies, and develop automation frameworks to ensure high-quality mobile applications.
Consumer GoodsMusicVideo Games
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end mobile application testing efforts, including defining test strategies, writing test plans, identifying test scenarios, and ensuring comprehensive coverage across new and existing features
Review product requirements, UX flows, high-level system designs, and architecture diagrams to design robust and scalable testing approaches for iOS applications
Design and develop mobile automation frameworks using Python, Appium, and modern testing libraries to support functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing
Execute manual and automated tests on iOS simulators, physical devices, and cloud testing platforms such as Sauce Labs or BrowserStack
File clear, actionable bugs supported by logs, steps, and failure data, and drive them to resolution with engineering teams
Support triaging application issues by working closely with developers—analyzing logs, identifying root causes, and validating fixes
Build and maintain API test frameworks to support mobile interactions with backend services, including mocking dependencies and validating microservice integrations
Drive quality improvements by identifying gaps, suggesting tooling or process enhancements, and increasing automation depth and breadth across the mobile application stack
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to enable continuous validation of mobile builds
Collaborate in an agile, distributed environment with engineering, product, architecture, QA, and operations teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in UI, API, and end-to-end testing, with significant hands-on experience testing iOS mobile applications
Expertise in Python, Appium, and mobile automation standard methodologies
Experience performing tests on iOS simulators, physical devices, and cloud platforms (Sauce Labs, BrowserStack, etc.)
Strong understanding of the mobile application release lifecycle, including build pipelines, distribution (TestFlight), versioning, and release validation
Strong coding fundamentals in Python(preferred) or JavaScript
Proficiency with testing frameworks/tools such as pytest, WebdriverIO, or Playwright
Experience building and maintaining Test pipelines and automation infrastructure (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills, with a high sense of ownership
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across globally distributed teams
Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Prior experience with PlayStation® SDK development
Experience with GitHub Actions
Familiarity with PlayStation products and games
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Paid time off
Wellness program
Coveted employee discounts for Sony products
Bonus package
Company
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ben King
SVP, Direct-to-Consumer, Sony Interactive Entertainment / Playstation
Kiichiro Urata
SVP, Head of Japan Asia Partner Development & Relations / member of the Board of Directors
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