Android Platform Engineer

Ascendion; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Holidays

Learning platform

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascendion in the United States is seeking an experienced Android Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test solutions for Android-based prototype devices.

You will help ensure software quality, stability, and release readiness by building scalable automation, validating across builds, and collaborating with engineering teams.

This role offers challenging work on next-generation Android devices and opportunities to impact product quality across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering or SDET experience.
• 1+ year hands-on Android Test Automation on physical devices.
• Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, or C++.
• Experience with Android, AOSP, ADB, device provisioning, and device configuration.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for Android applications and platform features.
• Provision, configure, and manage physical Android devices for testing.
• Execute automated regression, integration, and release validation tests.
• Analyse test failures, debug issues using logs and crash reports, and work with developers to resolve defects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve test reliability.
• Identify test coverage gaps and contribute to quality planning and release readiness.

Skills

SDET experience

Android test automation

Kotlin/Java/C++

Android AOSP/ADB

CI/CD pipelines

Debugging & analysis

Independent yet collaborative

Job description

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Android Test Automation Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Android Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test solutions for Android-based prototype devices. In this role, you will help ensure software quality, stability, and release readiness by building scalable automation, validating software across multiple builds, and collaborating with engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for Android applications and platform features.
• Provision, configure, and manage physical Android/AOSP devices for testing.
• Execute automated regression, integration, and release validation tests.
• Analyse test failures, debug issues using logs and crash reports, and work with developers to resolve defects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve test reliability.
• Identify test coverage gaps and contribute to quality planning and release readiness.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering or Software Development in Test (SDET) experience.
• 1+ year of hands‑on Android Test Automation experience on physical devices.
• Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, or C++.
• Experience with Android, AOSP, ADB, device provisioning, and device configuration.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Android platform or system-level testing.
• Familiarity with prototype hardware validation and device labs.
• Experience with release validation, regression testing, and automation framework development.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on next-generation Android-based devices, building automation frameworks that ensure software quality and reliability throughout the product development lifecycle.

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $115,000 - $120,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long-term disability insurance]
• [short-term disability insurance]
• [personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State]
• [12-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service]
• [9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year]
• [Ascendion Learning Management System]
• [Tuition Reimbursement Program]