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 (Yoh). The position is fully onsite in the Sorrento Valley. The anticipated duration of this engagement will vary.

This is an entry level role and great for a recent grad!

Game Testers at PlayStation for The Show are responsible for finding and replicating bugs/glitches and accurately reporting them to the developers. The ideal candidate is a passionate and driven gamer and baseball fan who dreams of playing it first! We are looking for individuals that are analytical thinkers, problem solvers, have excellent grammar, and want to contribute their talents and knowledge of Baseball to The Show team to help craft an exceptional entertainment experience.

Quality Assurance is a great way to get into the Gaming Industry and possibly grow into other positions/fields.

The Baseball Test Analyst is expected to support the PlayStation Studios QA department in all areas including:

Responsibilities:

Executing test plans on pre-release versions of software
Assessing product functionality against official SIE quality standards
Research and documenting product defects and violations
Logging issues for development team review in concise written report formats
Collaborating with other team members to ensure quality and accuracy in online games and functionality
Utilize baseball knowledge to provide feedback that will help to improve the title for ardent fans of Major League Baseball and The Show Franchise

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age
A strong passion for and knowledge of Major League Baseball
Excellent written and verbal communication (needs to be able to communicate bugs - how did you find them? What exact steps are needed to make it happen again?)
Basic to intermediate understanding of networking setup and hardware, as well as how its principles and components apply to modern console, PC and mobile gaming / functionality
Ability to work in both an individual and team environment
Flexible schedule

Preferred Experience:

1+ years of previous QA experience in a related field
4 year college degree

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.

$17.75—$18 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

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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.

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

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate. 17.75 - 18 USD

About the company

PlayStation is the brand behind Sony Interactive Entertainment’s gaming hardware, services, and studios. It creates and sells game consoles and related devices, runs the online PlayStation Network and subscription services, and develops and publishes games through PlayStation Studios. The product set works as an ecosystem: a console for playing games, a network for online play, digital storefronts for buying games, and a large portfolio of first- and third-party games from its studios around the world. Compared with rivals, PlayStation relies on a long history of console generations, a big collection of exclusive games, and a global network of studios to offer unique experiences that are tied to its hardware and services. Its goal is to provide engaging, borderless play experiences for players worldwide, continually delivering new hardware, services, and games that bring people together.

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Founded

2008

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Sony faces a $7.85 million PlayStation Store antitrust settlement hearing on October 15, 2026.
California buy-button litigation threatens the PlayStation Store license model and digital-margin economics.

What makes PlayStation unique

Insomniac, Santa Monica, and Naughty Dog keep proprietary franchises exclusive to PS5.
PlayStation Studios shipped SAROS on April 30, 2026 and Marvel’s Wolverine September 15, 2026.
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Paid Holidays
Meal Benefits
Phone/Internet Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

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