Essential FunctionsDesign and execute testing strategies for Android and iOS applications and firmware across a wide range of devices (phones, tablets, legacy hardware)Continuously evolve test profiles to reflect real-world usage across geographies and network conditionsDesign, build, and maintain a curated collection of testing hardware and firmware representing diverse Android devices (phones, tablets, and legacy systems)Develop and implement a strategic approach to device selection, prioritizing based on market relevance, customer needs, and risk assessmentEngineering Teams: Work closely with development teams to establish effective testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality gatesDrive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and methodologiesDevelop and scale automated testing frameworks for mobile and distributed systemsIntegrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, high-confidence releasesEstablish best practices for validation & verification (V&V) across teamsCreate and maintain comprehensive testing profiles that align with modern internet-adjacent services and online connectivity requirementsIdentify, document, and track defects through resolutionConduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for device compatibility issuesAbility to obtain and maintain security clearanceQualificationsBachelor's Degree with a 6 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experiencePreferred Additional SkillsSupervised a team of professionals or lower-level supervisors, assigning work, providing direction, and reviewing performance to achieve near-term operational goalsContributed to people decisions within the team, including hiring, promotions, performance management, compensation, and other employee-related actionsCommunicated with internal and external stakeholders, including customers or vendors, to explain policies, processes, and practices and gain cooperationDrove moderate to substantial process, system, solution, or product improvements, solving complex problems through analysis, investigation, and experience-based judgmentSet team goals and objectives that directly affected short-term department results, applying technical or professional expertise typically backed by a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalentEstablish centralized testing operations with distributed capabilities across multiple geographical regionsPartner with Customer Engineering to identify and prioritize device testing requirements based on customer deployment environments and use casesCollaborate with IT on testing infrastructure needs, improvements, and scalability requirements to support distributed testing operationsDevelop and manage testing budgets, including hardware procurement, infrastructure costs, and resource allocation with FinanceSalary & BenefitsIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington D.C is $96,500 - $178,000.