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Firmware Automation Test Engineer

Alameda, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

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Contract Independent

No Travel Required

Able to Sponsor

On-site

Depends on Experience

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Skills

Firmware and software testing
test automation frameworks
automated test development
Python programming
C/C++ programming
scripting languages
embedded systems testing
RTOS-based systems
firmware validation
driver testing
system-level testing
functional testing
regression testing
integration testing
test planning and test case design
defect identification and reporting
debugging and troubleshooting
hardware-software integration
communication protocols (UART
SPI
I2C
CAN
Ethernet)
debugging tools (JTAG
logic analyzers
debuggers)
version control (Git)
CI/CD tools (Jenkins
GitLab CI)
test coverage and traceability
root cause analysis
performance testing
stress testing
reliability testing
hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
Linux-based embedded systems
Agile/Scrum methodologies
analytical thinking
problem-solving
communication skills
documentation skills
attention to detail
teamwork
cross-functional collaboration
independent working ability

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Firmware Software Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute automated test solutions for firmware and software systems. The role involves close collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware teams to ensure product quality, reliability, and performance across embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for firmware and software validation
Develop test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and system-level testing
Perform test automation for embedded systems, drivers, and low-level firmware
Analyze requirements and translate them into comprehensive test plans and test cases
Execute automated and manual tests to identify defects and performance issues
Debug and troubleshoot firmware/software issues in collaboration with development teams
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Review test results, perform root cause analysis, and provide detailed defect reports
Ensure test coverage, traceability, and compliance with quality standards
Support release validation and production readiness testing

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Strong experience in firmware and software testing
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks
Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or scripting languages
Experience testing embedded systems / RTOS-based platforms
Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet
Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, debuggers)
Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
Working knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good to Have

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system-level test automation
Exposure to Linux-based embedded systems
Knowledge of performance, stress, and reliability testing
Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments

Soft Skills

Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10426508
Position Id: 8953718
Posted 1 day ago

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