Test Engineer - Android/Linux Embedded System Performance and Stability

Yoh Services LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC in Palo Alto is seeking a Test Engineer to perform stability, endurance, and performance testing on Android/Linux embedded systems. You will analyze logs, crashes, and performance data, investigate failures, and work with developers to drive issues to resolution.

The role requires 2-5+ years in software testing or embedded systems, strong Linux/Android experience, Python scripting, and the ability to own testing from execution to bug closure.

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

Embedded systems

Linux/Android OS

Python scripting

Log analysis

Root cause analysis

Debugging

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Python

Android debugging

Crash analysis tools

Automation frameworks

Job description

Test Engineer - Android/Linux Embedded System Performance and Stability

Day-to-Day 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consumer electronics experience (smart devices, mobile devices, iot, Android-based products, wearables, etc.).
• Automotive software or embedded vehicle systems experience.
• Exposure to Android Automotive OS.
• Familiarity working around software written in Java, Rust, C++, or similar languages.
• Personal projects, open-source contributions, certifications, or other examples of continuous learning.

Estimated Min Rate

$70.00

Estimated Max Rate

$85.00

What's In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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