Android QA / Test Engineer

A global leader in consumer technology is looking for an Android QA / Test Engineer to help ensure the quality, stability, and performance of Android-based system features and services. In this role, you will work closely with developers, program managers, and QA teams to test Android components across devices and releases, with a strong focus on automation, debugging, and system reliability. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on Android testing experience who are interested in deeper system behavior and debugging, including applications that rely on native components.
Responsibilities:

• Understand product and business requirements and contribute to test planning and execution across functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Perform end-to-end testing of Android products, including execution on real Android mobile devices.
• Design and execute test cases for Android system features, APIs, and services.
• Develop, maintain, and improve automated tests for Android services and applications.
• Contribute to the enhancement of Android test automation frameworks.
• Perform performance and benchmark testing for key system metrics such as battery usage, memory consumption, and boot time.
• Debug application and system-level issues on Android, including applications and native components, using standard Android debugging tools and debuggers.
• Analyze logs and runtime behavior to help identify the cause of crashes, freezes, and stability issues.
• Clearly document issues and collaborate with development teams to drive resolution.
• Take ownership of quality for assigned features during regular release cycles.
• Work closely with developers, QA leads, and program managers to deliver high-quality releases.
• Contribute to a strong engineering culture that values quality across all Android features and services.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Android system testing or QA (application, system, or framework level).
• Experience writing test automation or scripts using Java, Python, or similar languages
• Hands-on experience with Android debugging tools such as ADB, logcat, and Memory Analyzer Tools.
• Knowledge in Android system and its layered architecture, from the foundation of the Linux kernel to the user-facing applications the Android including Framework
• Solid understanding of Android fundamentals, including components, lifecycles, and system services.
• Excellent understanding of QA processes, test methodologies, and defect tracking.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in End-to-end testing for a minimum of one of the following: Bootloader, Kernel, TEE, and Trusted Applications (TAs)
• Education Masters in Computer Science or equivalent

Nice to Have:

• Understanding of kernel debugging concepts and system-level analysis
• Awareness of Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) and Trusted Applications (TA)
• Experience testing Android builds or custom Android images.
• Familiarity with Android build tools (e.g., Gradle).
• Interest or exposure to performance testing, benchmarking, or AI-related features on Android.

Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months with extension
Work Location: Mountain View, CA (on-site)
Pay range: $ 68.00 - $ 83.00 (DOE)