Android QA/Test Engineer (Mountain View, CA)

Our Customer is a Silicon Valley-based company that is engaged in researching emerging technologies.

We are seeking a contract 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.

This role is on-site in Mountain View, CA.

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.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Master's in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in Android system testing or QA (application, system, or framework level).
• Experience in End-to-end testing for a minimum of one of the following: Bootloader, Kernel, TEE, and Trusted Applications (TAs)
• 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 the Android system and its layered architecture, from the foundation of the Linux kernel to the user-facing applications, 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.
  
  

Preferred 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.
  
  

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.