Staff Validation & Tools Engineer - Embedded Firmware

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

8+ years of experience in embedded software validation, firmware testing, software quality engineering, or validation tools development.

A track record of leading validation strategy or test architecture for complex embedded, connected, automotive, mobility, IoT, or software-defined vehicle platforms.

Demonstrated experience building or scaling automated validation frameworks for firmware, embedded software, system-level testing, or hardware-in-the-loop environments.

Hands-on experience testing RTOS-based or Linux-based embedded systems.

Strong understanding of embedded architectures, microcontrollers, bootloaders, firmware update flows, hardware/software interfaces, and board-level debug workflows.

Practical experience with embedded debug tools and interfaces such as JTAG, serial consoles, SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or equivalent tools.

Experience validating connectivity, location services, mobile-connected features, or wireless technologies such as cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, or GNSS.

Strong programming and scripting skills, especially in Python, with experience using automation frameworks such as Robot Framework, Pytest, or similar tools.

Working knowledge of CI/CD systems and automated validation workflows using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.

Experience with SIL and HIL validation environments, including test execution, automation, reporting, defect reproduction, and regression analysis.

Familiarity with test management, requirements management, and bug tracking tools used for release reporting, validation traceability, and quality metrics.

Hands-on experience with embedded and automotive communication protocols such as UDS, XCP, CAN, CAN-FD, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, USB-PD, or similar interfaces.

Practical experience using automotive network analysis or sniffer tools such as Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, or equivalent tools.

Ability to lead root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, software, connectivity, and validation infrastructure.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain validation strategy, quality risks, technical trade-offs, and release readiness to engineering and product stakeholders.

A passion for mentoring engineers, improving validation discipline, and building a quality-first culture in a fast-moving startup environment.

The salary for this position ranges from $170,000 to $210,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

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