CareerPlan

Software Development Engineer in Test (Firmware and Driver SDET Contractor)

USA-CA-San MateoContract2026-07-21 → 2026-11-10
Freelance / independent contractor

Core

Develop and maintain automated test solutions for PlayStation peripherals and firmware to ensure product performance, stability, and reliability.

Role type

Contractor SDET (Firmware and Driver)

Builds

Automated test suites for embedded firmware and platform integration

Domain

Gaming hardware / Embedded systems

Required skills

Python scripting, C/C++ programming, Git version control, CI/CD pipeline configuration, test case management, embedded firmware testing, hardware/software integration

Preferred skills

GitHub Actions, Windows driver testing, PlayStation SDK development, basic electrical concepts

Technologies

Python, C, C++, pytest, Appium, Jenkins, qTest, TestRail, Git

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and Python for platform integration; Own automation suites for assigned features; Support and enhance automation frameworks; Perform firmware integration testing on PlayStation 5, PlayStation Portal, and Windows; Monitor test infrastructure and troubleshoot automation failures; Analyze test execution data to optimize runtime performance; Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams

Seniority

Individual Contributor, hands-on execution