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Software QA Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to ... Software QA Engineer (Contract) Join PlayStation's global initiative to build innovative test ...

Baseball Test Analyst

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $18/hr

Quality Assurance is a great way to get into the Gaming Industry and possibly grow into other ... Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment ...

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How much do sony quality assurance jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for sony quality assurance in the United States is $44.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.54 and $54.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sony Quality Assurance position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sony Quality Assurance professional, you need a keen attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a background in software or hardware testing, often supported by a relevant degree or experience in quality assurance. Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, bug-tracking systems, automation frameworks, and certifications such as ISTQB are commonly required. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure product quality, efficient issue resolution, and effective collaboration to meet Sony’s high standards.

What types of projects or products might I work on as a Sony Quality Assurance team member?

As a Sony Quality Assurance team member, you may be involved in testing a wide range of products, including consumer electronics like PlayStation consoles, TVs, audio devices, or various software applications and updates. Your responsibilities could include designing and executing test cases, reporting bugs, collaborating with software engineers and developers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The team environment is typically dynamic, with cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to work on both long-term product development cycles and shorter release sprints. This provides meaningful exposure to innovative technology, and offers numerous opportunities for learning and advancing into more specialized QA or leadership roles as you grow within the company.

What is a Sony Quality Assurance job?

A Sony Quality Assurance (QA) job involves testing products, software, or hardware to ensure they meet Sony's quality standards before release. QA professionals identify, document, and help resolve defects to improve performance and user experience. They may conduct manual or automated testing, collaborate with development teams, and follow industry best practices. The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of testing methodologies.

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QA Sr Analyst (Contract)

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.


Join the award-winning studio that created God of War

Sony Santa Monica Studio is looking for QA Sr Analysts to assist in the development testing of our internal projects on the PS5 platform.

The QA Sr Analyst is responsible for the execution of high-level/critical test coverage management in support of their assigned projects. The general purpose of this job is to provide a dedicated resource to provide testing expertise for their assigned area of focus and operating as the most experienced, cognitive focused and productive testers on the project. Attention to detail is a critical requirement of the role, as is a highly communicative, amicable, team focused and mature demeanor.

We value talent, self-motivation, and team spirit. In turn, we provide an environment with a large degree of freedom, autonomy and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities
  • Perform developer support tasks to assist with entry to mid-level development work for your assigned department or area
  • Perform preventive testing support on developer workflows, tools and testbeds to support embedded testing efforts
  • Perform high-level/critical scripted and exploratory test coverage using different testing techniques on assigned projects
  • Perform issue reporting, research, analysis, confirmation and support resolution on assigned projects
  • Perform specialized testing and support requests for your assigned area of focus and/or department
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of the project design and scheduling changes to support QA test effectiveness, focus and reporting
  • Assist in the management of project databases for assigned titles
  • Assist in the planning, tasking, and execution of all operational testing for assigned projects
  • Assist in the execution of project operational reporting and day to day communication
  • Assist in updating test plans and incorporate them into the software testing process
  • Assist in QA administrative and support requests
  • Assist in collaborating work across disciplines within the internal/external development team to help drive project to completion
  • Assist in diagnosing errors and breakdowns in development pipeline and perform technical support as needed
  • Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of QA industry trends and techniques
Minimum Requirements
  • 2+ years in Test or Analyst or equivalent position and successfully shipped at least 2 global, large-scale titles on current generation PlayStation platform(s)Experience with Maya software and toolsets
  • Excellent technical learning agility
  • Excellent understanding of SDLC
  • Excellent gameplay skills
  • Excellent critical analysis skills
  • Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with current generation PlayStation platforms and peripherals
  • Experience in quality assurance/control testing
  • Experience in foundation level testing techniques
  • Experience with JIRA database and add-on systems
  • Proficiency in test case design and traditional QA/QC methods
  • Passion for video games
Preferred Experience
  • BS Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Communications, BA in Project Management, Business Intelligence, or QA related field
  • Successful completion, certification and application of ISQTB Foundation Level CTAL or equivalent

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At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click hereto learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$27.22-$40.87 USD

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