Test Engineer I – AR Prototypes at Mercor

Test Engineer I – AR Prototypes | $50–70/hr | Redmond, WA

Join a cutting-edge hardware team working on next-generation AR prototype devices. In this hands-on role, you'll troubleshoot Android and Linux-based systems, build automation tooling in Python, and collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to drive device bring-up and integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Android and Linux-based prototype devices using ADB, serial consoles, and log analysis
• Build Python tooling to support calibration, integration testing, and device bring-up workflows
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to diagnose full-stack issues

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent projects/internships
• Proficiency in Python, including scripting, automation, and basic data processing
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments (command line, SSH, basic system administration)
• Willingness to work directly with physical hardware
• Strong debugging instincts and persistence in identifying root causes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Android devices (ADB, logcat, shell commands)
• Familiarity with 6DoF robotics
• Experience with modern C++
• Background in VR/AR devices or embedded systems
• Version control experience with Git, Buck, or Mercurial

This is a full-time, W-2 position employed through Cincinnatus, an enterprise staffing company placing professionals within leading technology client teams.