Firmware Validation Engineer
Horizontal Talent
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Job Details
Skills
- Manual Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Exploratory Testing
- HCI
- Streaming
- Regression Analysis
- Collaboration
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Quality Assurance
- Firmware
- Embedded Systems
- Test Plans
- Test Cases
- Cellular
- Computer Networking
- Debugging
- Log Analysis
- Wireshark
- Python
- Scripting
- Linux
- Ubuntu
- Defect Tracking
- Documentation
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Agile
- Media
- Bluetooth
- Data Processing
- Testing
- Wireless Communication
- Artificial Intelligence
- Job Boards
Summary
Responsibilities
- Execute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing for audio and streaming features on benches and in vehicles.
- Develop and maintain test cases and documentation as features evolve.
- Identify gaps in existing test coverage and add new scenarios to strengthen validation depth.
- Investigate defects by reproducing issues, collecting logs, and analyzing data from tools such as Wireshark, DLT, ADB, HCI/Bluetooth traces, and vehicle logs.
- Serve as the first point of contact for fleet-reported audio and streaming issues, helping narrow scope and drive resolution with cross-functional partners.
- Own defects through the full lifecycle in JIRA, including clear reproduction steps, supporting evidence, severity assessment, verification, and regression follow-up.
- Support and maintain test benches, in-vehicle rigs, and diagnostic setups so environments remain ready for release testing.
- Collaborate closely with firmware, product, integration, diagnostics, and fleet teams to align on readiness and priorities.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of hands-on validation or QA experience on firmware or embedded products.
- Proven ability to write and run test plans and test cases while improving test coverage.
- Experience in at least one connectivity area, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, GNSS, or vehicle networking.
- Strong debugging and log analysis skills with experience using Wireshark, DLT, ADB, and similar tools.
- Ability to reproduce and isolate issues reported from field or production environments.
- Python scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks and help parse logs.
- Comfort working in Linux/Ubuntu environments.
- Strong discipline in defect tracking and documentation using JIRA and Confluence.
- Experience working in agile release cycles.
- Experience with in-cabin entertainment or media casting frameworks.
- Bluetooth stack validation experience, including pairing, A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, and interoperability testing.
- Broader background in wireless connectivity technologies.
- Exposure to autonomous vehicle or robotaxi fleet environments.
Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and supported. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique experiences, ideas, and strengths to the team.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $76 - $110 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
- Dice Id: 10123528
- Position Id: 75459
- Posted 30+ days ago
Company Info
About Horizontal Talent
Horizontal Integration offers two service lines. Our staffing agency places IT, digital and creative talent in both contract and permanent roles. Our digital agency provides digital marketing strategy and technology consulting on a project basis. Many of our clients take advantage of both service lines.
We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise, with more than 200 employees across our offices in Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. We ve been consistently growing and profitable since the company was founded in 2003.
Honors:
Recognized as a "2009 Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal.
Fact:
Our people and our organization are deeply rooted in IT and interactive marketing.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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