Software Development Test Engineer (SDET), Android

Description

Keeper Security is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, build and maintain automated testing solutions for our native Android applications. This is a 100% remote position, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the El Dorado Hills, CA or Chicago, IL metro areas.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and help ensure the quality, reliability and stability of Keeper’s Android applications.

About Keeper

Keeper Security is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity software companies that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in over 150 countries. Keeper is a pioneer of zero-knowledge and zero-trust security built for any IT environment. Its core offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects all users, devices and infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized for its innovation in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper secures passwords and passkeys, infrastructure secrets, remote connections and endpoints with role-based enforcement policies, least privilege and just-in-time access. Learn why Keeper is trusted by leading organizations to defend against modern adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com.

About the Job

As a SDET focused on Android automation, you will design and maintain automated test frameworks for Keeper’s native Android applications. This role emphasizes automation development, CI/CD integration and Android-specific test infrastructure rather than primarily manual testing.

You will work closely with Android Engineering, QA and Product teams to improve testability, expand automation coverage and ensure new features are reliable and release-ready throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks for native Android applications

Build and extend automated test suites for functional, regression, integration and end-to-end coverage

Develop automated tests using Espresso, UI Automator, Appium or similar Android testing frameworks

Integrate Android test automation into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Bitrise or similar platforms

Execute automated tests across Android emulators and physical devices

Partner with Android engineers to improve application testability and automation coverage

Investigate test failures, identify root causes and improve automation stability and reliability

Validate application behavior across different Android versions, device types and configurations

Contribute to mobile automation architecture, tooling standards and testing best practices

Identify gaps in automated coverage and prioritize high-value scenarios for automation

Evaluate and adopt new Android automation tools and technologies where appropriate

Use AI-assisted tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot or similar platforms to improve test development, debugging, root-cause analysis, documentation and workflow efficiency

Requirements

3+ years of experience in software testing, SDET or test automation roles, including significant Android automation experience

Strong hands-on experience with Android automation frameworks such as Espresso, UI Automator, Appium or similar tools

Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java

Experience designing and maintaining scalable automated test frameworks

Experience with Android Studio, Gradle and Android build workflows

Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

Experience testing native Android applications across emulators and physical devices

Strong understanding of Android application lifecycle, permissions, background processes and platform-specific behavior

Strong debugging, analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience working closely with software engineers to improve testability and resolve complex defects

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across Engineering, Product and QA teams

Ability and willingness to use AI-assisted tools effectively to improve automation development, debugging, analysis and documentation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Due to this role’s involvement in FedRAMP environments, qualified candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud-based mobile device testing platforms such as Firebase Test Lab, BrowserStack or Sauce Labs

Experience with Jetpack Compose testing

Familiarity with Android accessibility, performance or network-condition testing

Experience testing authentication, biometrics, passkeys, MFA or other security-sensitive mobile workflows

Experience testing cybersecurity, identity or password management applications

Familiarity with Google Play release workflows and mobile release validation

Experience with API testing or backend-dependent mobile workflows

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships

Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life

Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401K (Roth/Traditional)

A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)

Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Classification: Exempt

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This notice explains how Keeper Security processes your personal data during recruitment. Depending on the role and location, the Controller of personal data (the organization responsible for determining why and how personal data is processed) will be Keeper Security Inc. (US), Keeper Security EMEA Ltd. (Ireland), or Keeper Security APAC K.K (Japan).

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