Staff Engineer, Firmware Quality Assurance

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and document manual test cases for firmware features spanning embedded Linux user and kernel space.
• Validate wireless communication subsystems including RF, WiFi, and Bluetooth across device configurations.
• Test and verify networking protocol behavior including IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, DHCPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, PPP, and Ethernet.
• Evaluate Layer-2 switching and Layer-3 routing functionality to ensure correctness and stability.
• Automate manual firmware test cases using Python, Bash, or Robot Framework and integrate them into the nightly regression build and CI/CD pipeline.
• Build and configure hardware/software test setups from scratch, manually verify them, and then automate for continuous regression coverage.
• Maintain and improve the automation framework, ensuring scalability and reliability across all product lines.
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and thorough root-cause analysis.
• Monitor nightly build results, triage failures, and report findings with actionable detail.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to review requirements, provide early testing feedback, and mentor junior QA engineers.

Company Values

• Supports and adheres to Company’s core values.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hands-on experience testing embedded Linux systems in both user space and kernel space.
• Proven testing experience with wireless protocols -- RF, WiFi, or Bluetooth.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols: IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, DHCPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, and PPP.
• Familiarity with Layer-2 (switching) and Layer-3 (routing) protocol testing.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and/or Bash for test automation.
• Experience with Robot Framework for structured test automation.
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines or nightly regression systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver with minimal guidance.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, ownership-driven attitude.
• Proficiency in C or C++ for understanding and debugging firmware-level code.
• Exposure to network emulation or traffic analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, iPerf, tcpdump).
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Jira, or equivalent).
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong technical ownership and a commitment to quality are a must.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree required.
• Extensive software development experience (7-15 years).

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive.
• Three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Optional pet insurance.
• Supplemental medical coverage.
• A host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.

Pay

Pay is in the range of $98,122 - $142,088 per year. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held.