Device Test Software Engineer

Want the opportunity to work for the most exciting mobile company in the world?

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Amp?d Mobile is a new MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) offering phones and services that will take the mobile world to the next level. We will provide a whole new world of mobile entertainment. In addition to all of the phone features users can?t live without, they can now watch their favorite music videos and TV clips, listen to their favorite music downloads, play their favorite 3D multi-player games, read their favorite blogs, download the hottest ring tones, wallpapers, and more ? all at broadband speeds (EVDO).

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Location:?? Los Angeles, CA- San Diego, CA

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Job Type: Contract

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?Position Summary:?

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The Test Automation Software Engineer is responsible for the validation and verification of CDMA (1X/EVDO) handsets in relation to native applications. The Test Automation Software Engineer will be involved in executing test and automation test development lifecycle of mobile systems and mobile applications.

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Job Duties:?

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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*Periodically review Product requirement Documents (Product Specifications), transform these into Manual Test Plan, develop automation test plan and implement these into test scripts for automation testing of Amp?d device for North American Markets.

* Participate in full regression test development lifecycle for handsets ranging from specification requirements to implementation, testing, and product support.

*Provide mobile data application support, including internal and customer interoperability tests for native applications, Brew and Amp?d UI etc.

*24/7 Customer Care Support

* Interface with Internal Development team and other test teams to support Amp?d devices for international markets such as Japan, Canada and USA.

* Manage project progress and encourage active interchange of technology expertise with other internal development teams

* Research, learn and implement new technologies and algorithms related to mobile software systems and applications.

* Liaison with in house and other engineering teams and fulfill their requirements for automation testing of Amp?d devices.

* Must have prior experience in device testing and device application development.

* Expertise with QXDM or CAIT is a plus

* Good communication skills and cross functional work experience is a must.

* Should have a strong knowledge of CDMA standards and protocol.

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Qualifications:?

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* Position requires a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science with 4 to 5 years equivalent experience.

* 5+ years experience in CDMA engineering and development

* Several years of experience using C

* Should have demonstrated expertise in the .NET environment (Plus)

* Knowledge of wireless telephony services, applications, and associated protocols and standards is a big plus

* Should have experience in working with RS232, JTAG Debugger environment.

* Ability to handle multiple activities and have a flexible, positive attitude

* Strong trouble shooting skills in a complex system
* Experience in leading development projects

* Highly self-motivated team player with problem solving capability

* Must have good verbal and written communication skills

* Willing to travel up to 25% or more if required

* Willing to Relocate.