Android Test Automation Engineer

Only External Postings•Seattle, WA

9d•$50 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

As an Android Test Automation Engineer with our client, you will help ensure the quality, reliability, and stability of next-generation Android-based devices by developing and maintaining automated testing solutions. You will work closely with software engineers and quality teams to build automation that provisions, configures, and validates software on physical prototype devices throughout the development lifecycle. This position requires strong software engineering skills, hands-on experience with Android test automation, and the ability to independently troubleshoot issues while contributing to continuous improvements in test coverage, automation, and release quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of software engineering or software development in test (SDET) experience.
1+ years of experience developing automated tests for Android applications or Android-based devices.
Experience provisioning, configuring, and executing software on physical Android devices.
Strong programming experience in Kotlin, C++, or another strongly typed programming language.
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks.
Experience debugging software issues and analyzing test failures using logs, crash reports, and diagnostic tools.
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated build validation.
Ability to work independently, manage technical priorities, and deliver high-quality solutions.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) or customized Android platforms.
Experience validating software on prototype or pre-production hardware.
Experience with device provisioning, firmware validation, or embedded/mobile device testing.
Knowledge of Android application lifecycle, system architecture, and debugging tools.
Experience building or maintaining automated testing infrastructure for physical device labs.
Familiarity with release validation processes and regression testing strategies.
Experience analyzing telemetry, performance metrics, and crash diagnostics to improve software quality.
Experience collaborating in Agile software development environments.
Passion for automation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality software on emerging hardware platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for Android applications and platform components.
Create automation that provisions, configures, deploys, and validates software on physical Android prototype devices.
Maintain and operate a physical Android device lab, including device provisioning, software updates, connectivity, inventory management, and test readiness.
Collaborate with software engineers and quality teams to integrate automated tests into existing CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
Investigate automated test failures, identify root causes, and improve test reliability and stability.
Analyze software changes to identify testing gaps and prioritize regression coverage for high-risk functionality.
Reproduce software defects, collect and analyze logs, crash reports, and telemetry data to support debugging and issue resolution.
Validate software fixes and support release readiness through comprehensive testing and quality verification.
Document test plans, automation processes, test procedures, and quality results.
Provide regular status updates, communicate technical risks, and recommend improvements to testing strategies and automation.