Cricut ยท 1 month ago
Firmware Verification Quality Manager (Player-Coach Role)
South Jordan, UT, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCricut is a company that creates innovative crafting tools, and they are seeking a Firmware Verification Quality Manager to lead their firmware quality assurance function. In this player-coach role, the manager will mentor a QA team while also engaging in hands-on testing and validation efforts to ensure high-quality product releases.
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Responsibilities
Build, lead, and mentor a team of firmware verification quality engineers, providing guidance, feedback, and career development
Define and drive firmware quality verification strategy, processes, and best practices across firmware and hardware testing
Allocate resources, set priorities, and ensure timely execution of test plans to support product launches
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, product, manufacturing, design) to align quality goals with business objectives
Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to executives and stakeholders with clarity
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation suites for firmware and hardware systems
Perform functional, integration, regression, and system-level testing of firmware across multiple platforms
Debug, analyze results, and track defects while working closely with development teams to resolve issues
Provide actionable end-user feedback to improve overall product quality and customer experience
Partner with contract manufacturers in Asia to align on testing procedures and product readiness
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading or managing Firmware Verification Quality teams in a technical product development environment
Strong background in hands-on firmware, hardware, and software development with ability to code yourself, and teach/mentor others. Requires embedded systems (C/C++) coding proficiency!
Be able and willing to work in our South Jordan, Utah office five (5) days/week, without exception
Deep knowledge of communication protocols: USB, Bluetooth Classic, BLE, and Wi-Fi
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, DC motors (steppers, servos), and motor drivers
Exposure to sensing, sampling, and feedback control systems
Experience writing and reviewing test plans, scenarios, and automation strategies
Skilled in debugging, defect tracking, and providing stakeholder updates
Familiarity with testing device software/apps on Windows and Mac platforms
Intermediate or higher programming experience in Swift, Dart, C/C++, and Python
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present to both technical and executive audiences
Comfortable working across multiple operating systems: Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux
Ability to create reproducible bug reports and procedures for firmware/software issues
Preferred
Experience testing software that interacts with hardware in consumer electronics
Familiarity with state machine testing and qualifying products with embedded systems
Background in industries requiring rigorous quality (Aerospace, Medical Devices, Consumer Electronics)
Previous experience managing or coordinating with offshore/contract manufacturing teams
Benefits
This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
Company
Cricut
Cricut Inc. is a creative technology platform company know for its flagship line of smart cutting machines.
Founded in 1969
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
David Henry
EVP of Product Engineering, Quality and Member Care
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