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PlayStation Global
Full time
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USA
08/21/2026
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San Mateo, CA

Responsibilities

Lead the overall quality engineering strategy across PlayStation console, mobile, portal, hardware, and service ecosystems.
Design, build, and scale automation frameworks across UI, API, integration, telemetry, hardware, portal, and end-to-end testing layers.
Define enterprise automation standards, CI/CD quality gates, testing strategies, quality metrics, and release risk indicators.
Lead initiatives for automation stability, flakiness reduction, infrastructure modernization, device testing, telemetry validation, and production-like validation.
Drive R&D around AI-assisted testing, test generation, failure analysis, and modern quality engineering solutions.
Partner with Engineering, Product, Program Management, and QE leadership on shift-left testing and shared quality ownership.
Mentor SDETs and QEs and lead complex root-cause investigations and systemic quality improvements.

Requirements

BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in SDET, automation engineering, or quality engineering roles.
Proven experience leading large-scale mobile quality engineering initiatives across multiple teams or product areas.
Deep experience designing automation frameworks and automated testing across UI, API, integration, telemetry, portal, hardware, and end-to-end layers.
Strong programming or scripting experience in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
Expertise with Playwright, Pytest, Appium, and Selenium or comparable automation frameworks.
Experience architecting CI/CD pipelines, quality gates, and release validation systems using Jenkins or similar platforms.
Experience with Git, Jenkins, Docker, Appium, cloud or device lab solutions, portal testing, and hardware or device validation workflows.
Experience using AI-assisted testing tools for test generation, defect analysis, and productivity improvements.
Experience driving test strategy, release quality planning, risk management, operational quality improvements, mentoring, and cross-functional technical initiatives.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, systems-thinking, communication, leadership, and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and Sony product employee discounts.
Potential eligibility for a bonus package.
Base pay range of $208,200–$260,300 USD.
Background checks are conducted at the offer stage, and the role is based in San Mateo, California.

Salary: $208k - $260k/yr

PlayStation Global

At PlayStation Global, we focus on creating user-friendly solutions that simplify processes, improve efficiency, and empower teams to succeed.

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