Android System Engineer
Summary
Android middleware SDET role at IT services firm Sonata Software in Bengaluru (hybrid): validating AOSP platform customizations on embedded devices, analyzing and fixing CTS failures, and building test automation and CI/CD pipelines using C++, Java/Kotlin, Python and Android test tooling.
Mandatory Skills
Android System,Android bring up
Experience
6 to 8 Years
Job Description
Job position: Android Middleware SDET
Technology and Sub-technology
- Android AOSP Customization, CTS.
- Java/ C++ skills for Android middleware
- Testing & Automation Framework
Base Location
- Bangalore
Type
- Hybrid
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering/ Masters in Computer Science (OR) any equivalent degree
- 4 6 years of experience
Job Overview
Responsible for validating Android platform-level customizations and ensuring compatibility, stability, and compliance using CTS and advanced automation frameworks
Primary Skills
- Deep expertise in Android internals, AOSP builds
- Experience in Embedded board bring up with Android
- Experience analyzing and fixing CTS failures
- Experience testing embedded Android devices / handhelds / IoT devices with solid understanding of hardware-software interaction.
- Programming skills in C++, Java/Kotlin and/or Python.
- Experience with Android test frameworks: JUnit, Instrumentation, UI Automator, Espresso
- Experience building custom automation frameworks for devices with familiarity towards ADB, Fastboot, Logcat, Dumpsys
Good to have Skills
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
- Experience integrating automated tests into pipelines.
- Knowledge of performance testing and profiling tools
Responsibilities and Duties
- Validation of AOSP customizations including framework, HAL in embedded target platform
- Develop automation testing for: Platform-level testing, device-level integration testing
- Analyze and triage CTS (Compatibility Test Suite) failures and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
- Ensure compliance with CTS, VTS, and GTS requirements where applicable.
- Build scalable CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution on physical devices.
- Drive test coverage improvements, including functional, regression, performance, and stability testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Android system developers, firmware teams etc.,).
- Monitor & track quality metrics, release readiness, and risk assessments.
Keywords
Android System, Platform, CTS/XTS, Android Testing & Automation,
