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Software Engineer in Test, Core Technology (12-month contract)

Nex · Hong Kong

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
Nex's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
6% of Nex's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Nex
high
49 stale, 1 reposted of 51 open
Hiring momentum
61 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Nex's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Nex.

About this role

As a Software Engineer in Test at Nex, you will focus on ensuring the stability and reliability of the Motion Development Kit (MDK), firmware, and hardware for Nex Playground's motion-sensing device. Your responsibilities include designing automated test frameworks, conducting stress and soak testing, and collaborating with engineering teams to embed testability throughout the Android stack. You will also analyze failures and drive root-cause investigations to enhance product quality before release.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Nex as an employer.

What you need

  • 3+ years of professional experience in software test engineering, reliability engineering, or QA for embedded/firmware, Android, or hardware-integrated systems
  • Proficiency in Python, with experience in at least one systems language (C++, C#, Java, Rust, or Go)
  • Hands-on experience with stability, stress, soak, or endurance testing methodologies
  • Experience testing Android/AOSP platforms, HAL, embedded firmware, device drivers, or hardware modules (sensors, motion tracking, cameras, or similar)
  • Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers, including logcat, kernel logs, bug reports, logic analyzers, or serial/hardware diagnostics
  • Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated regression suites

Nice to have

  • Experience with AOSP build systems (Soong/Make), Android Test Harness, or Vendor Test Suite (VTS)/Compatibility Test Suite (CTS)
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test rig design and automation
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux, Android kernel internals, and Treble/HAL architecture
  • Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, BLE) used in sensor and firmware integration
  • Experience with reliability metrics and frameworks (MTBF, FMEA, fault injection testing)

What you get

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible working hours and vacation policy
  • Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth
  • Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Worth weighing

  • 12-month contract with possibility of conversion to full-time
  • Focus on reliability in a hardware-software integrated environment may require deep systems knowledge
  • No specific salary listed

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Listed by Nex on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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