Firmware Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing for audio and streaming features on benches and in vehicles.
• Develop and maintain test cases and documentation as features evolve.
• Identify gaps in existing test coverage and add new scenarios to strengthen validation depth.
• Investigate defects by reproducing issues, collecting logs, and analyzing data from tools such as Wireshark, DLT, ADB, HCI/Bluetooth traces, and vehicle logs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for fleet-reported audio and streaming issues, helping narrow scope and drive resolution with cross-functional partners.
• Own defects through the full lifecycle in JIRA, including clear reproduction steps, supporting evidence, severity assessment, verification, and regression follow-up.
• Support and maintain test benches, in-vehicle rigs, and diagnostic setups so environments remain ready for release testing.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, product, integration, diagnostics, and fleet teams to align on readiness and priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on validation or QA experience on firmware or embedded products.
• Proven ability to write and run test plans and test cases while improving test coverage.
• Experience in at least one connectivity area, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, GNSS, or vehicle networking.
• Strong debugging and log analysis skills with experience using Wireshark, DLT, ADB, and similar tools.
• Able to reproduce and isolate issues reported from field or production environments.
• Python scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks and help parse logs.
• Comfort working in Linux/Ubuntu environments.
• Strong discipline in defect tracking and documentation using JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience working in agile release cycles.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on validation or QA experience on firmware or embedded products.
• Proven ability to write and run test plans and test cases while improving test coverage.
• Experience in at least one connectivity area, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, GNSS, or vehicle networking.
• Strong debugging and log analysis skills with experience using Wireshark, DLT, ADB, and similar tools.
• Able to reproduce and isolate issues reported from field or production environments.
• Python scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks and help parse logs.
• Comfort working in Linux/Ubuntu environments.
• Strong discipline in defect tracking and documentation using JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience working in agile release cycles.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with in-cabin entertainment or media casting frameworks.
• Bluetooth stack validation experience, including pairing, A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, and interoperability testing.
• Broad background in wireless connectivity technologies.
• Exposure to autonomous vehicle or robotaxi fleet environments.