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Staff Validation & Tools Engineer - Embedded Firmware

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about 4 hours ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAStaff+
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Base Salary

$170k - $210k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Define the technical vision and roadmap for embedded firmware and software validation.
  • Design and maintain SIL and HIL validation infrastructure for automated testing.
  • Build validation frameworks to improve test coverage and quality reporting.
  • Establish validation metrics for test coverage and release readiness.
  • Lead validation planning for new features and firmware releases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure testable requirements.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for complex system issues.
  • Develop automated test tooling using Python-based frameworks.
  • Integrate validation workflows into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Use embedded debug tools to resolve defects.
  • Mentor junior engineers on validation strategies and best practices.
  • Communicate validation status and quality trends to leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded software validation or firmware testing.
  • Experience leading validation strategy for complex embedded systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to build automated validation frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with RTOS-based or Linux-based embedded systems.
  • Strong understanding of embedded architectures and hardware/software interfaces.
  • Experience validating connectivity and wireless technologies.
  • Proficient in Python and automation frameworks like Robot Framework.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD systems and automated validation workflows.
  • Experience with SIL and HIL validation environments.
  • Knowledge of test management and bug tracking tools.
  • Hands-on experience with automotive communication protocols.
  • Ability to lead root-cause analysis across various domains.
  • Strong communication skills for explaining validation strategies.

Benefits

  • Robust health coverage with 100% insurance for health, dental, and vision.
  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
  • Flexible time off.
  • 401(k) match.

Tech Stack

GitHub ActionsGitLab CI/CDJenkinsLinuxpytestPythonRobot Framework

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