Senior Mobile Automation Engineer – Python / HIL

Job Title: Senior Mobile Automation Engineer – Python / HIL

Location: Mountain View, CA 94043
Work Setup: Full Onsite
Relocation: Candidates willing to relocate to the client location will be considered
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Experience: 5–8+ Years

We are looking for aSenior Mobile Automation Engineer with strong expertise inPython, mobile/UI automation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, and end-to-end test framework development.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience automating mobile devices and physical hardware using Python, Appium/UI Automator, robotics or motion-control systems, and computer vision/OCR technologies.

• Strong proficiency inPython for test automation framework development and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience withMobile/UI Automation usingAppium, UI Automator, or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong experience withHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Experience automating and controllingphysical devices/equipment through software.
• Experience withPyTest, Mobly, or similar end-to-end testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of test automation architecture, test actions, libraries, and infrastructure.

• Develop and maintain scalablePython-based test automation frameworks.
• Create clean, reusable, and maintainable test actions, libraries, and automation infrastructure.
• Develop automated tests formobile and embedded devices using Appium, UI Automator, or similar tools.
• PerformHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and automate physical devices through software control.
• Integrate and control hardware such asrobotic arms, linear gantries, motion controllers, and other test equipment.
• Build automated workflows for interacting with physical systems and device UIs.
• DevelopComputer Vision and OCR-based automation using camera feeds and vision APIs.
• Automate sealed or non-instrumented UIs usingcoordinate-based actions and visual anchor detection.
• Design and executeend-to-end, multi-device, and embedded-device test scenarios.
• Troubleshoot automation failures across software, mobile devices, hardware, and test infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, QA, and engineering teams to improve test coverage and automation reliability.

• Experience withAndroid Auto or automotive infotainment systems.
• Knowledge ofBluetooth and wireless connectivity protocols.
• Experience withAndroid Projection technologies.
• Familiarity withAI-based detectors for UI automation and navigation.
• Understanding ofalgorithm and pathing logic for complex UI automation flows.
• Experience working with automotive, robotics, embedded systems, or connected-device testing.

Required:
Python | Appium | UI Automator | Mobile Automation | HIL Testing | Hardware Automation | PyTest | Mobly | Computer Vision | OCR | Embedded Testing

Preferred:
Android Auto | Bluetooth | Wireless Connectivity | Projection Technologies | AI Detectors | Robotics | Motion Controllers | Pathing Algorithms