QA Android Hardware Tester / Physical Devices
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work type
- On-site
- Posted
- 2026-08-30
Job description
In this role, you'll be responsible for hands-on testing across a wide variety of Android hardware, ensuring new features, bug fixes, and releases perform flawlessly before reaching production. This is much more than executing test cases-you'll work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Automation teams to identify issues early, reproduce complex defects, and validate functionality across different Android versions and OEM devices. The ideal candidate enjoys breaking software, has a meticulous eye for detail, and understands the unique challenges that come with testing physical hardware.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering organization where quality is treated as a core part of the development process. You'll have exposure to cutting-edge mobile technology, work alongside experienced software engineers, and help improve products used by millions of customers every day. If you're passionate about mobile devices, enjoy solving challenging technical problems, and want to make a direct impact on a large-scale consumer platform, this is an outstanding opportunity.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Software Testing
Hands-on experience testing physical Android devices across multiple manufacturers and OS versions
Experience testing Android hardware, smartwatches or similar connected devices
Strong understanding of manual testing methodologies, regression testing, smoke testing, and functional testing
Experience writing detailed bug reports and working with defect tracking tools such as Jira
Familiarity with Android debugging tools including ADB and Logcat
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience working with Android automation frameworks such as Espresso or Appium
Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman
Experience testing Bluetooth, NFC, location services, notifications, or other hardware integrations
Experience validating mobile applications across multiple screen sizes and device manufacturers
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Excellent attention to detail with a passion for delivering high-quality software
What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities
Execute manual test plans across Android phones, tablets, and wearable devices
Validate new feature releases, software updates, and regression testing across physical hardware
Identify, document, and reproduce software defects while working closely with Engineering teams to drive resolutions
Collaborate with Product Managers and Developers to understand feature requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
Participate in release readiness activities and continuously improve testing processes and quality standards
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
401(k)