Mid level Firmware Test Engineer

Mid level Firmware Test Engineer – 

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: California – Hybrid
Industry: Autonomous Vehicles / ADAS / Automotive Technology

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Test Engineer to join our engineering team supporting a leading autonomous driving and advanced automotive technology client . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in embedded firmware validation, hardware/software integration, test automation, and system-level testing .

You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies for embedded firmware used in autonomous vehicle, ADAS, sensor, ECU, and automotive control systems . This role requires close collaboration with firmware, hardware, systems, and validation teams to identify defects, improve test coverage, and ensure production-quality firmware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute firmware validation and verification test plans for embedded automotive systems.

• Design and maintain automated test frameworks for firmware and embedded systems.

• Perform unit, integration, functional, regression, system, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

• Validate firmware functionality across ECUs, sensors, controllers, and automotive embedded platforms .

• Develop Python-based test automation and diagnostic tools.

• Perform CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART and other embedded communication testing.

• Work with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer or similar automotive diagnostic and network-analysis tools.

• Analyze firmware logs, traces, crashes, and test results to identify root causes.

• Debug issues across hardware, firmware, drivers, and system interfaces .

• Collaborate closely with firmware developers to reproduce, isolate, and resolve defects.

• Develop test cases from firmware requirements and system specifications.

• Maintain automated regression suites and continuously improve test coverage.

• Execute testing on embedded hardware, development boards, ECUs, and prototype systems.

• Support CI/CD-based firmware testing and automated regression pipelines .

• Integrate testing into Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar build and automation environments.

• Perform firmware flashing, configuration, recovery, and version validation.

• Track defects using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools .

• Participate in design reviews, requirements reviews, test-readiness reviews, and defect triage.

• Support root-cause analysis and verification of software/firmware fixes.

• Work in a fast-paced environment with hardware, firmware, systems, and autonomous-driving engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in firmware, embedded software, or hardware/software testing.

• Strong experience with embedded firmware validation and verification .

• Hands-on experience with Python test automation .

• Strong understanding of C/C++ and embedded systems .

• Experience with HIL/SIL testing and system-level validation.

• Experience working with automotive communication protocols such as CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART .

• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, CAPL , or equivalent automotive testing tools.

• Strong understanding of embedded hardware, microcontrollers, ECUs, sensors, and device drivers.

• Experience creating detailed test cases, test procedures, and validation reports.

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using logs, traces, debuggers, and diagnostic tools.

• Experience with Git and CI/CD environments .

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, automotive electronics, or mobility systems .

• Experience testing firmware for camera, radar, LiDAR, IMU, GPS/GNSS, or other vehicle sensors .

• Experience with AUTOSAR and automotive embedded software architecture.

• Knowledge of UDS / ISO 14229 and automotive diagnostics.

• Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, or similar automation infrastructure .

• Experience with real-time embedded operating systems such as FreeRTOS, QNX, or Linux .

• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and automotive software quality processes .

• Experience with hardware debugging using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or other lab equipment .

• Experience working with autonomous-driving compute platforms or automotive SoCs.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity validation for embedded automotive systems is a plus.

Technical Skills

Programming: Python, C, C++
Testing: Firmware Validation, Embedded Testing, HIL, SIL, Regression, Integration Testing
Protocols: CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, UDS
Tools: Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CAPL, JTAG/SWD, Debuggers
Automation: Python, PyTest, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
Platforms: Embedded Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS
Automotive: ECU, ADAS, Autonomous Driving, AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, ASPICE
Tracking: Jira, Azure DevOps, Git

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will help ensure that firmware powering next-generation autonomous and ADAS systems meets stringent requirements for functionality, reliability, performance, and robustness. You will work across the hardware–firmware–software boundary , building sophisticated automated testing and helping engineering teams deliver reliable embedded products.

Work Arrangement

Employment: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: California
Client Environment: Autonomous Driving / ADAS / Automotive Technology

Candidates should be comfortable working onsite at the client location as required and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.