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Software Engineer

United States, San Mateo, CA

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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, you'll focus on building test frameworks and infrastructure, automating test workflows, validating Bluetooth and USB-connected 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 device-level 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 (Hardware-in-the-Loop) 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 spec-level compliance.

  • Create test tools for measuring audio latency, button latency, battery behavior, and power consumption in real-time scenarios.

  • Build tools and dashboards to analyze device behavior and log data from testing platforms.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s 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, Mocha.js, etc.) 

  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar tools.

  • Strong understanding of device-level testing, hardware/software integration, or low-level 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 Windows-based development environments.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and QA teams.

 

Nice-to-Have 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 Docker-based 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, Next.js

  • 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 role’s 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 job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier 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. Click here to learn more.

 

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$158,900 - $238,300 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.

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