About the role#
We are looking for Software Developer in Test interns to join our engineering teams in Waterloo. You will work alongside full-time Software Engineers and QA Engineers on products and services used by millions of customers. This role supports the teams responsible for the PlayStation 5 Console Store and the PlayStation Web Store.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, maintain, and execute test cases with a focus on requirement coverage.
- Perform functional, integration, and regression testing using both manual and automated methods.
- Collaborate with QA, Developers, and Project managers to define acceptance criteria and resolve issues.
- Maintain and improve our automated test infrastructure.
What you'll need#
- Programming experience in popular test scripting languages.
- Proficiency with JavaScript and Python.
- Understanding of object-oriented principles.
- Knowledge of software development life cycles and testing methodologies.
- Experience testing single-page web applications.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid co-op position based in Waterloo, Ontario.
- The role offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to choose between remote work and working from our office.
- The first day of the co-op term must be completed onsite at the Waterloo office.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment manages the PlayStation brand and its associated hardware, software, and network services. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and maintains a global presence with offices in San Mateo, London, and Tokyo. It oversees a network of game development studios known as PlayStation Studios. The organization focuses on the production and distribution of interactive entertainment for a worldwide audience.
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