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Tencent

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$116K - $269K/yr

Participate in the testing and documentation of game systems and tools * Mentor, develop, and learn ... Experience with game console hardware * Understanding of game asset pipelines * Deep knowledge of ...

LightSpeed Studios

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$116K - $269K/yr

Participate in the testing and documentation of game systems and tools * Mentor, develop, and learn ... Experience with game console hardware * Understanding of game asset pipelines * Deep knowledge of ...

OpenPlay

Software Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site +1

Console game development sounds really cool but probably wouldn't transfer over as well. TI-86 ... Testing. The heart of our workflow is a full suite of end-to-end tests that we rely on to rapidly ...

OpenPlay

Software Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

Console game development sounds really cool but probably wouldn't transfer over as well. TI-86 ... Testing. The heart of our workflow is a full suite of end-to-end tests that we rely on to rapidly ...

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How much do console game tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for console game tester in the United States is $18.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Console Game Tester position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Console Game Tester, you need strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and familiarity with gaming platforms, often supported by a basic understanding of software testing concepts or related certifications. Experience with bug tracking tools like JIRA, test case management software, and familiarity with various console gaming systems are common technical requirements. Excellent communication, patience, and problem-solving abilities help testers provide clear feedback and work effectively within development teams. These skills are essential for accurately identifying issues, collaborating with developers, and ensuring a high-quality gaming experience for end users.

What is a Console Game Tester job?

A Console Game Tester is responsible for playing video games on gaming consoles (such as PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo) to identify bugs, glitches, and other issues before a game's release. They follow test plans, document problems, and report them to the development team for fixing. Testers ensure the game runs smoothly, meets quality standards, and provides a great player experience. This role requires attention to detail, patience, and strong communication skills.

What does a typical day look like for a Console Game Tester?

A typical day for a Console Game Tester involves playing pre-release versions of video games on various consoles, carefully documenting any bugs or issues encountered, and submitting detailed reports through specialized tracking systems. Testers often follow structured test cases but are also encouraged to explore games creatively to discover unexpected errors or glitches. Collaboration with developers, QA leads, and fellow testers is a key part of the workflow, as clear communication is necessary to clarify issues and verify fixes. Deadlines can be tight near release, so adaptability and time management are important. Over time, experienced testers may take on advanced roles such as lead tester or move into other areas of game development or quality assurance.

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Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

PlayStation Global

San Mateo, CA

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

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, focused on delivering high quality system software which drives the PlayStation experience.

 As a Software Engineer, you'll focus on building test frameworks and infrastructure, internal tools, and automating test workflows. You will collaborate closely with Quality Engineering and Software Engineering teams to build robust systems to ensure console software delivered to customers and game studios are of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain test frameworks, tooling and infrastructure for teams which develop and test software for the Playstation console.

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar tools.

  • Collaborate with Quality and Development teams in the construction of creative test strategies for console system software.

  • Develop telemetry systems and dashboard in order to make data-driven decisions about technical feature development.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

  • 8+ years experience in designing, developing and maintaining tools and applications in C++, Python, or Javascript with a focus on building testing tools, and test frameworks at scale. (C++ and Python experience preferred)

  • Experience with test automation frameworks

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

  • Comfortable working in Linux and Windows-based development environments.

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

  • Strong debugging skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with test/build automation on PCs, consoles or other embedded systems.

  • Contributions to and familiarity with software testing systems (and general software testing experience)

  • LLVM or LLVM-based C/C++ compilers

  • Experience with developing or testing SDK libraries.

  • Working knowledge of Docker-based test environments.

  • Machine Learning experience

  • Game industry background

  • Japanese Language familiarity a plus

Tools and Technologies you will work with

  • Jenkins (CI/CD), GitHub Actions, ArgoCD

  • Python

  • C, C++ or Rust

  • Git, GitHub

  • Containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes.

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