Firmware Validation Engineer (System Level) (Need Locals)

Hi,

Role: Firmware Validation Engineer (System Level)
Location: Santa Clara, CA - 5 Days Onsite
Duration: 6-12 Months+

Must Have Skills Firmware Validation Engineer
Skill 1 10 + Years of exp in C++ (70% validation and 30% development)
Skill 2 6 + Years of Exp in Python Automation
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and validate firmware for embedded platforms with a focus on system-level functionality.
Develop and debug C++ based drivers for high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, UART, and UMA.
Execute firmware validation activities, including test planning, test case development, automation, and regression execution.
Perform system-level validation using emulation platforms such as Zebu and Palladium.
Develop Python-based automation frameworks for firmware validation and regression suites.
Debug complex hardware firmware interaction issues using logs, trace tools, and protocol analyzers.
Collaborate with hardware, silicon, and platform teams to ensure feature readiness and issue resolution.
Support bring-up activities, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
Contribute to validation documentation, coverage tracking, and quality metrics reporting.
Required Skills:
Strong experience in Embedded Systems and Firmware Development.
Proficiency in Python Automation & C++ for firmware and driver development.
Solid understanding of PCIe, UART, UMA, and related system interfaces.
Hands-on experience with firmware validation methodologies and system-level debugging.
Experience working on emulation platforms such as Zebu and Palladium.
Strong Python scripting skills for automation and validation framework development.
Good understanding of hardware-software interaction and debugging techniques.
Experience in root cause analysis and issue triaging.
Desired Skills:
Experience in pre-silicon validation and emulation-based verification environments.
Knowledge of boot flow, memory initialization, and low-level system architecture.
Exposure to performance validation and stress testing.
Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD for firmware validation.
Experience working in data center, SoC, or high-performance computing environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
Qualification:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in Firmware Development and Validation in embedded environmentsBest Regards: