Software Development Test Engineer, Android

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for native Android applications.
• Build automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test suites.
• Develop Android tests using Espresso, UI Automator, Appium, or similar frameworks.
• Integrate Android automation into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Bitrise, or similar platforms.
• Run automated tests across Android emulators and physical devices.
• Partner with Android engineers to improve application testability and automation coverage.
• Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and improve automation stability.
• Validate application behavior across Android versions, device types, and configurations.
• Contribute to mobile automation architecture, tooling standards, and testing practices.
• Identify automation coverage gaps and prioritize high-value scenarios.
• Evaluate new Android automation tools and technologies.
• Use AI-assisted tools to improve test development, debugging, root-cause analysis, documentation, and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in software testing, SDET, or test automation roles, including significant Android automation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Android automation frameworks such as Espresso, UI Automator, and Appium.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable automated test frameworks.
• Experience with Android Studio, Gradle, Android build workflows, and CI/CD test integration.
• Experience testing native Android applications across emulators and physical devices.
• Understanding of the Android application lifecycle, permissions, background processes, and platform-specific behavior.
• Strong debugging, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability and willingness to use AI-assisted tools effectively.
• Must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, due to involvement in FedRAMP environments.
• Preferred: experience with Firebase Test Lab, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, Jetpack Compose testing, accessibility, performance or network-condition testing, authentication and security-sensitive mobile workflows, cybersecurity or identity applications, Google Play release workflows, API testing, or backend-dependent mobile workflows.

Benefits

• 100% remote position, with an option for a hybrid schedule in the El Dorado Hills, California or Chicago, Illinois metro areas.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including domestic partnerships.
• Employer-paid life insurance and supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Roth or traditional 401(k).
• Generous paid time off, including paid bereavement and jury duty leave.