Senior Android Test Automation Engineer (Android Automotive / AOSP)

Job Description – Senior Android Test Automation Engineer (Android Automotive / AOSP)

Company: Embdes Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Location: Bangalore Work Mode: Work From Office (5 Days a Week) Experience: 7–12+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Embdes Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Senior Android Test Automation Engineer to lead the automation strategy for next-generation Android-based Instrument Cluster (AOSP/Android Automotive) platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Android system-level testing, AOSP, UI automation, Python-based automation frameworks, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, OTA validation, and embedded automotive systems. This role requires close collaboration with software developers, system architects, and validation teams to ensure delivery of high-quality, safety-critical automotive software.

Product Scope

The role involves validation and automation of:

Android-based Instrument Cluster (AOSP / Android Automotive)

Cluster UI, animations, alerts, and safety-critical ride screens

Android system services and background processes

Vehicle signal integration (CAN, ECUs)

OTA Updates (A/B Updates, Rollback & Recovery)

Embedded Hardware Validation

Key Responsibilities

Automation Strategy & Ownership

Define and own the end-to-end automation strategy for Android Instrument Cluster platforms.

Identify automation opportunities based on product risk, stability, and safety requirements.

Define automation coverage goals and release quality gates.

Ensure automation is executed primarily on embedded hardware platforms rather than emulator-only environments.

Automation Framework Development

Design and maintain automation frameworks for:

Android Cluster UI

System Applications

Alerts & Screen Transitions

Android System Services

Boot, Suspend, Resume and Reboot scenarios

Develop scalable Python-based automation frameworks supporting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.

Android System Validation

Automate validation of:

Cold Boot

Warm Boot

Suspend & Resume

ANR Detection

Crash Detection

Watchdog Reset Validation

Memory Leak Detection

CPU & GPU Utilization

Thermal Monitoring

Measure and track:

Application Launch Time

Touch Response Latency

Input-to-Render Timing

Collaborate closely with Android development teams to improve observability and testability.

Performance, Power & Connectivity Testing

Define and automate validation for:

Power States

Boot

Idle

Ride

Standby

Sleep

Performance KPIs

Touch Response Latency

UI FPS

Frame Drops / Jank

Cold/Warm App Launch

Connectivity Testing

Bluetooth Pairing

Bluetooth Reconnection

Bluetooth Latency

Wi-Fi Scan & Connection

Network Throughput

Network Recovery

Connectivity Stability

Vehicle Signal Validation

Automate Instrument Cluster validation against:

CAN Signals

ECU Inputs

Vehicle State Transitions

Ride Mode

Park Mode

Charging Mode

Fault Injection

Degraded Mode Validation

Ensure deterministic and safety-compliant behavior for all critical vehicle displays.

OTA Validation

Automate OTA validation covering:

A/B Updates

Slot Switching

Interrupted OTA

Power Failure Recovery

Network Failure Recovery

Rollback Validation

Recovery Validation

Post-OTA Functional Verification

Performance Validation

Data Integrity Validation

Service & Field Validation

Convert field-reported defects into automated regression suites.

Reproduce customer issues on hardware benches.

Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using automation logs, traces, and diagnostics.

CI/CD & Reporting

Integrate automation suites into Jenkins/GitLab CI pipelines.

Enable unattended execution on Hardware Test Benches.

Publish automation dashboards and quality reports.

Track regressions and improve release quality.

Required Technical Skills

Android

Android AOSP

Android Automotive

Android Framework Testing

Android System Services

Android Instrument Cluster Validation

Programming

Python (Mandatory)

Java

Kotlin

Android Test Automation

UI Automator (Mandatory)

Espresso

Monkey

MonkeyRunner

Android Compliance

CTS

VTS

GTS

Android Test Station (ATS)

Performance & Debugging

Perfetto

Systrace

Simpleperf

dumpsys

logcat

ANR Analysis

Tombstone Analysis

Stress & Reliability

Monkey Testing

Long Duration Stability Testing

Automated Reboot Testing

Suspend/Resume Testing

Power Cycle Validation

stress-ng (where applicable)

OTA Testing

A/B OTA Validation

adb sideload

update_engine

OTA Recovery

Rollback Testing

Connectivity Testing

Bluetooth Testing

Wi-Fi Testing

adb Network Tools

tc (Traffic Control)

iptables

Modem AT Commands

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Python Test Frameworks

Allure Reports

HTML Dashboards

Automotive Domain Skills

CAN Protocol

ECU Communication

Vehicle Signals

Automotive Diagnostics

Embedded Systems Testing

Safety-Critical System Validation

Good to Have

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Automation

Embedded Linux

Yocto Project

Android BSP Knowledge

Android HAL Understanding

Automotive Cybersecurity Awareness

Required Experience

7–12+ years of experience in Android or Embedded Test Automation.

Strong experience with Android AOSP and Android Automotive platforms.

Hands-on expertise in Python automation framework development.

Experience with UI Automator for Android system-level automation (Mandatory).

Good working knowledge of Java/Kotlin.

Experience working with CAN, ECU, and automotive embedded systems.

Strong debugging and performance analysis skills.

Experience integrating automation with Jenkins/GitLab CI.

Exposure to Yocto is a strong advantage.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Experience in Android Automotive or AOSP platform validation.

Strong understanding of embedded automotive software architecture.

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Ability to work independently and lead automation initiatives.

Experience collaborating with global engineering teams in Agile environments.

Pay: ₹558,115.86 - ₹1,954,294.68 per year

Application Question(s):

What is your notice period in days?

Experience:

Senior Android Test Automation Engineer : 7 years (Required)

Location:

Bangalore City, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)

Work Location: In person