Audio Test Analyst

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 Group Corporation.

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner DZX/Yoh Services. 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

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Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$19—$21 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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