Audio Test Analyst

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.

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions. This is an onsite role in San Diego.

Position Overview

• Analysis of game audio content and test execution throughout the PlayStation Studios Audio QA test process.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Defect detection, diagnosis and reporting
• Understanding and Executing PlayStation Studios QA test processes.
• Monitoring and updating of defect tracking database.
• Reporting on testing status or progress.
• Direct communication with audio development teams to understand audio design intent.
• Use of game engine based and audio middleware debug tools such as Wwise to diagnose and profile audio issues.
• Creation and execution of test cases.
• On-site testing if applicable.
• Identifies, documents, and escalates title risk.
• Adheres to PlayStation Studios QA standards of performance.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Able to interact appropriately with people within a team and with external studios.
• Has an understanding of audio terminology, inside and outside of the context of the games industry.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Works well within a team.
• Open to, and willing to adapt to change.
• Demonstrate thought process behind solutions (i.e. the “why” and “how”; not just the “what”).
• Able to take feedback on board and action it.
• Awareness of testing methodologies.
• Highlights risk and proposes potential solutions.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Makes pertinent suggestions without prompting.
• Doesn’t let fear of failure prevent innovation.
• Has an interest in the advances and applications of audio technology

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 here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$19—$21 USD

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