Manager, Software QA Engineering
Job Description
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play —it's also the Best Place to Work. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play —it's also the Best Place to Work. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
MANAGER, SOFTWARE QA ENGINEERINGMANAGER, SOFTWARE QA ENGINEERING
SAN FRANCISCO, CASAN FRANCISCO, CA
JOB SUMMARY: The Sony Interactive Entertainment Manager, Software QA Engineering will join our Client QA team, and will drive end-to-end quality of PlayStation experiences that delight our users on PS4 and PS5 consoles.JOB SUMMARY:
Define QA processes and coordinate sophisticated QA activities on multiple projects
Improve the overall QA process, such as identifying gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and suggesting improvements
Act as a strong advocate for test automation and quality in the product development process for software engineering
Lead and run a technical team of onsite engineers
Provide timely and accurate QA status and progress during all project testing phases, including summarizing QA results at project conclusion
Define QA processes and coordinate sophisticated QA activities on multiple projects
Improve the overall QA process, such as identifying gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and suggesting improvements
Act as a strong advocate for test automation and quality in the product development process for software engineering
Lead and run a technical team of onsite engineers
Provide timely and accurate QA status and progress during all project testing phases, including summarizing QA results at project conclusionQUALIFICATIONS:QUALIFICATIONS:
Validated experience building Software QA Automation and CI/CD systems
Experience writing and using Python, JavaScript, or Java to automate tests
Experience leading on and offshore teams
Self-motivated, independent, and proactive
3+ years successful software QA management experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Solid understanding of QA and Agile methodologies
Dedication to quality and ability to work closely and communicate effectively with developers, product and project managers across multiple teams
Ability to lead testing activities and recommend process improvement opportunities for multiple concurrent projects
Good social skills and able to work with various multi-functional teams to deliver high quality products
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to solve difficult problems
Ability to learn and implement new processes
Strong talent development and leadership skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in Japanese
Experience working with console or set-top box devices
Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now, PlayStation™Vue, PlayStation®Original and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions and regional headquarters in California, London and Tokyo.
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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC'S JOB APPLICANTSPRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC'S JOB APPLICANTS
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM YOUCATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM YOU
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
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Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.
Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.
Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.
Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.
Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.
Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.
Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.
Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.
_B. OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOU OR THAT CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH YOU SUCH AS:__B. OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOU OR THAT CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH YOU SUCH AS:_B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
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