Embedded Android/Linux Test Engineer: Performance & Stability

Yoh - A Day & Zimmerman Company; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Test Engineer to drive Android/Linux embedded system performance and stability testing. You will execute stability and endurance tests, analyze logs and crashes, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.

Proficiency in Python scripting, root cause analysis, and strong communication are required. Prior experience with consumer electronics or automotive embedded systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in software testing, validation, integration, or embedded systems engineering.
• Experience working with embedded systems.
• Strong Linux and/or Android OS experience.
• Experience performing stability, endurance, performance, or reliability testing.
• Basic Android debugging experience.
• Ability to analyze logs, trace failures, and identify crash signatures.
• Experience with root cause analysis and defect investigation.
• Python scripting/programming experience.
• Experience partnering directly with software developers to resolve issues.
• Strong communication skills and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute stability, endurance, and performance tests on embedded software systems.
• Analyze logs, crash reports, performance metrics, and test results to identify software issues.
• Investigate failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Work directly with software developers to drive bugs through resolution.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts to improve automation and testing efficiency.
• Enhance existing stability and performance testing frameworks.
• Create and improve test scenarios that uncover system bottlenecks and reliability concerns.
• Own testing activities from execution through bug closure with minimal supervision.

Skills

Software testing

Embedded systems

Linux/Android

Stability testing

Python scripting

Root cause analysis

Bug investigation

Communication

Tools

Android debugging

Job description

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Test Engineer to drive Android/Linux embedded system performance and stability testing. You will execute stability and endurance tests, analyze logs and crashes, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.

Proficiency in Python scripting, root cause analysis, and strong communication are required. Prior experience with consumer electronics or automotive embedded systems is a plus.