Validation firmware Engineer
Job in
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listed on 2025-12-21
Listing for:
Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2025-12-21
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer, DevOps, Embedded Systems / Firmware
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: Validation firmware Engineer
Duration: Long Term
Job Description:
Must haves:
- Requires embedded firmware development experience (C/C++), ideally with an Electrical Engineering background, and familiarity with "Software in the Loop" (SIL) and "Hardware in the Loop" (HIL) concepts. And Embedded FW development exp, must have writing SW for an embedded device (building your own formula race car, or IOT) in an intern or hobby
- Looking for college grads with strong internships/extracurricular projects (e.g., Formula SAE) or candidates with 3-5 years of experience, specifically avoiding serial contractors.
- The Tesla Energy Residential Device Software team is looking for a Validation Software/Firmware Engineer to architect automated test frameworks, design validation infrastructure, and collaborate with software firmware developers to accelerate development cycles while maintaining rigorous standards. Your work will directly impact product robustness and empower engineers to deploy firmware updates with confidence.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy advanced automated test frameworks for embedded Linux and RTOS-based products
- Develop software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and custom automation
- Create actionable test reports to track code coverage, regression metrics, and release readiness
- Reverse-engineer complex systems to identify edge cases and failure modes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine validation strategies and troubleshoot issues
- Drive adoption of best practices for test automation, CI/CD, code robustness, and infrastructure scalability
Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
- Experience in embedded systems validation, firmware testing, or related fields
- Hands-on expertise with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, etc.)
- Strong understanding of software development in systems languages (e.g. C, C++, Rust), Linux software architecture, embedded firmware (e.g. RTOS), and communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, RS485, etc.)
- Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable test solutions
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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