The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly capable Senior Android Engineer to join our Powered team and take ownership of our Android SDKs: the CQoE SDK, which telecom carriers and partners embed directly into their own apps to passively measure real-world network quality, and the Speedtest SDK, the core measurement library that powers every Speedtest client.
You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining features that perform a wide variety of network measurements on millions of Android devices. Much of this measurement logic lives in a shared C++ engine used across Android, iOS, and embedded targets, so you’ll have an opportunity to work across the Kotlin/Java, JNI/NDK, C++ boundary.
You love to code and appreciate well-designed APIs, as you will need to strike the right balance between SDK and application code. You have experience with Android platform, but are interested in both Android and iOS as well as embedded environments. You want to make a better Internet for everyone. If you already use Ookla’s tools to check your broadband or mobile data performance, now you have a chance to be a part of the team that produces them.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain network measurement features in the CQoE and Speedtest Android SDKs, consumed by external carrier partners, third-party app developers, and internal client apps. This includes implementation, testing, documentation, deployment, and development support
Work across the JNI/NDK boundary into the shared C++ measurement engine used across Android, iOS, and embedded targets by debugging native code and, over time, contributing to and maintaining it directly
Bring AI-assisted tooling into coding, QA, and data analysis where it genuinely earns its place, with clear guardrails around safety, privacy, security, and verification
Stay hands-on where it counts (technical reviews, architecture discussions, targeted implementation) while taking ownership of delivery end-to-end on the features and fixes you drive
Roll out SDK and measurement changes deliberately: gate them behind feature flags, run quality checks, and verify post-release that real-world behavior matches intent before widening exposure
Job Requirements:
5+ years of software development experience, with a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
Experience with Android using Kotlin and Java
Substantial experience building and maintaining SDKs or libraries
Strong data literacy: comfortable writing SQL to investigate production and measurement data, using Python (or similar) for analysis, and applying data-quality monitoring practices to catch anomalies before they reach partners
A curious, proactive stance toward AI and modern engineering practices
Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, data analysis skills
Strong time management skills and a self-driven work ethic
Nice to have:
Experience with telecom/network measurement, QoE/QoS systems, or RF/cellular domain knowledge
Experience with iOS
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, TCP/UDP, HTTP/S, WebSocket).
Experience with embedded systems using C++
About
Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.
Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and help close the digital divide. At the same time, we amplify the real-world experiences of individuals and businesses that rely on connectivity to work, learn, and communicate. From measuring and analyzing connectivity to driving industry innovation, Ookla helps the world stay connected.
About Accenture
Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.
Compensation Range
Ookla provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is 50,000 to 74,500 EUR annually. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Skills Required
- 4+ years software development experience
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
- Experience with Android using Kotlin or Java
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, TCP/UDP, HTTP/S, WebSocket)
- Experience writing unit, integration, load, and stress tests
- Proficiency with collaborative development workflows (branches, PRs) and continuous integration practices
- Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Strong time management skills and a self-driven work ethic
- Experience with iOS or embedded systems using Swift, Objective-C, and C++
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Healthcare Strength — Employer covers a substantial portion of medical costs and offers multiple plan choices with supportive features such as HSA options, low-deductible access points, and telemedicine. Wellbeing resources and mental health support further reinforce the overall healthcare offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents is complemented by family‑planning support and practical assistance like medical travel and related logistics. Additional caregiving leave and adoption assistance are also described.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off in several regions and dedicated Volunteer Time Off indicate a broad approach to rest and community engagement. Company holidays and paid sick time add to overall time‑off flexibility.
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