Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company ยท 4 weeks ago
Embedded Software Validation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $95/hr
5+ years expYoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking an Embedded Software Validation Engineer specializing in embedded systems, particularly in validating automotive firmware and applications. The role involves designing and executing automated tests, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the continuous improvement of testing processes.
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Hiring Manager
Jamie Gross
Responsibilities
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 with cross-functional teams to:
Review requirements for completeness and testability
Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture
Build, review, and expand infrastructure needed to simulate automotive 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
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and maintainability
Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years (preferably 8+) of experience in software testing, preferably with embedded systems
Strong programming skills in Python, used in embedded software development and verification
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
Ethernet (MQTT, GRPC, DDS, etc)
Basic Linux understanding
Preferred
Proficiency in C/C++, or other relevant embedded software development languages
Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, etc.)
Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internal IDLs and frameworks
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing on Linux-based environments
Experience testing Android and/or iOS devices
Experience with automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262
Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques
Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
MetLife Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
Referral Bonus Programs
Certification and training opportunities
Company
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