Software Engineer Intern - Masters

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Software Engineer Intern - Masters

San Mateo, CA

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Test Framework & Infrastructure team is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to collaborate closely with us on innovating the future of our test framework and infrastructure at SIE. As an intern, you will work with senior engineers to build new tools and enhance the reliability of our test infrastructure. As we expand the team’s portfolio to new tools and new project, we are looking for an intern who can innovate, work with the team on reassessing its architecture and build robust systems

Key areas of focus include:

• Expanding test account management needs to the wider SIE engineering team
• Prioritizing test automation in production as part of QE Strategy 2.0
• Addressing test flakiness and ensuring reliable test runs for QE Strategy 2.0

You will have the opportunity to work independently on these tasks with guidance from team members. The project is well-documented, quantified, and has clearly defined success criteria.

What We’re Looking For:

• Projected to graduate by Spring 2026
• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Familiarity with Python or JavaScript
• A broad understanding of microservice architecture is a plus
• Self-directed and capable of independent work
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Interest in experimentation and the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and analysis, both verbally and in writing

Eligibility:

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
• Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.
•  Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.