Software Engineer II/ Senior Software Engineer

Location
Mountain View, CA

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing our engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android and Linux development, with a focus on Kotlin, Java, C++, and Python. This position involves more complex UI work and deep system integrations, with an emphasis on extending our testing methods and automation solutions. 
 
As a Senior SWE, you will have increased responsibility, serving as the primary point of contact for all Lab automation development and execution. You will also aid in defining and evaluating future use cases and help craft a roadmap based on an understanding of available technologies.

Responsibilities
- Maintaining and enhancing our current lab setup to support all internal and external programs.

- Developing and implementing advanced automation solutions to improve and extend our testing methods, with an eye towards optimizations to reduce duration.

- Serving as the point of contact for all Lab automation development, execution planning, issue triaging, and communication of deliverables.

- Defining and evaluating future use cases, helping to craft a program roadmap based on understanding of available technologies.

- Configuring and integrating third-party tools with existing tools to streamline data collection trackers.

- Developing advanced features for Android platform apps and Linux-based applications.

- Reviewing, submitting, building, and evaluating Android app source code and Linux software modules.

- Initiating and integrating device cameras in Android apps.

- Managing complex image manipulation and data processing in both Android and Linux environments.

- Experience with robotics and automation with respect to testing physical hardware.

Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced skills in scripting languages (Python, Shell).

- Demonstrated innovative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills.

- Excellent working knowledge of the Linux command line.

- Superior communication, project management, and people skills.

- Ability to collect, synthesize, and evaluate product requirements from a broad, cross-functional engineering team.

Nice to Have Skills
- Significant experience in mobile testing, scientific lab work, or thorough debugging experience.

- Advanced knowledge in photography.

- Experience using 3D printers and other maker space tools.

This senior role requires a seasoned problem solver and critical thinker with outstanding organizational and time management skills. The ideal candidate can "think like the enemy" to counteract potential risks and anticipate new ones, and has a strong sense of ownership with a proactive can-do attitude. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to document and share findings are also necessary.
 
Join us and take the next step in your career with an innovative, forward-thinking team!

Responsibilities

Maintaining and enhancing our current lab setup to support all internal and external programs.; Developing and implementing advanced automation solutions to improve and extend our testing methods, with an eye towards optimizations to reduce duration.; Serving as the point of contact for all Lab automation development, execution planning, issue triaging, and communication of deliverables.; Defining and evaluating future use cases, helping to craft a program roadmap based on understanding of available technologies.; Configuring and integrating third-party tools with existing tools to streamline data collection trackers.; Developing advanced features for Android platform apps and Linux-based applications.; Reviewing, submitting, building, and evaluating Android app source code and Linux software modules.; Initiating and integrating device cameras in Android apps.; Managing complex image manipulation and data processing in both Android and Linux environments.; Experience with robotics and automation with respect to testing physical hardware.

Requirements

Advanced skills in scripting languages (Python, Shell).; Demonstrated innovative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills.; Excellent working knowledge of the Linux command line.; Superior communication, project management, and people skills.; Ability to collect, synthesize, and evaluate product requirements from a broad, cross-functional engineering team.

Nice to have

Significant experience in mobile testing, scientific lab work, or thorough debugging experience.; Advanced knowledge in photography.; Experience using 3D printers and other maker space tools.