Staff Embedded Software Validation Engineer

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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Validation Engineer in Palo Alto, CA.

Summary:
As an automotive Staff Embedded Software Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and scaling automated tests for our embedded software products, to ultimately validate functional and non-functional requirements. You will also be responsible for designing and bringing up test benches to launch Company software on production-intent hardware, on which you will author and execute automated tests. These tests will validate software features across various domains, including network communication, IoT and connectivity, multimedia, infotainment/UI, Android, and low-voltage power distribution. Your expertise in embedded systems and automotive industry knowledge will help ensure the quality and reliability of our software solutions.

Duties:
* Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional, non-functional, and regression testing for embedded software components
* Design, develop, and maintain automated tests and tools on embedded software systems in automotive environments, including application-layer firmware, infotainment/UI, Android, and multimedia
* Design, build, bring-up, and scale remotely accessible test stations with production-intent hardware and peripherals, to accurately represent automotive environments
* Collaborate cross functionally to: Review requirements for completeness and testability; Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture; Build, review, and expand infrastructure needed to simulate automative behaviors and automate tests; Derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design; Develop and test in tandem with developers, troubleshoot and resolve bugs, and raise the standard for high quality software and functionality through iteration and automation

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, with embedded systems in the automotive industry
* Experience writing automated tests in test frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Robot Framework, or similar
* Strong experience debugging embedded systems at a module and/or system level, and the ability to triage nightly regression failures
* Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., requirements-driven test development, unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing)
* Experience validating embedded software features across one or more of the following domains: network communication, IoT and connectivity, multimedia, UI, Android, and low-voltage power distribution
* Strong programming skills in Python language used in embedded software development and verification for automotive

Preferred Requirements:
* Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments
* Experience testing Android and/or iOS devices
* Experience with automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262
* Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics
* Proficiency in C/C++, or other relevant embedded software development languages
* Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet (MQTT, GRPC, DDS, etc.), LIN, etc.
* Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internal IDLs and frameworks
* Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques
* Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing on Linux-based environments
* Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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