SDET Android System Test Engineer

FocusKPI is seeking an SDET Android System Test Engineer or Android QA/ Test Engineer to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company.

The team 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.

Work Location: Mountain View, CA
Duration: 12-month contract with potential to extend; On-site role (5 days a week onsite)
Pay Range: $75/hr - 86/hr

**No C2C resumes are considered**

Role & 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 on key system metrics, including 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.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Android system testing or QA (application, system, or framework level).
• Education: Master's in Computer Science or equivalent
• Mandatory to have experience with Low level android components/system and how it works
• Mandatory experience in End-to-end testing for a minimum of one of the following: Bootloader, Kernel, Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), and Trusted Applications (TAs)
• Experience writing test automation or scripts using Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Expertise in Android debugging tools such as ADB, Logcat, and Memory Analyzer Tools.
• Knowledge in the Android system and its layered architecture , from the foundation of the Linux kernel to the user-facing applications, including the Android 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.

Nice-to-have Qualifications:

• 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.

**No C2C resumes are considered**

Thank you!

FocusKPI Hiring Team

Founded in 2010, FocusKPI, Inc. (FocusKPI) is a data science and technology firm specializing in predictive analytics practice and methodologies. FocusKPI is a US company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an East Coast office in Boston, Massachusetts.

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