Firmware Validation Engineer; System Level

Position: Firmware Validation Engineer (System Level)
Role:
Firmware Validation Engineer (System Level)(21529-1)

Location:

Santa Clara, CA - 5 Days Onsite

Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract

Must Have Skills - Firmware Validation Engineer

Skill 1 - 10 + Years of exp in C++ (70% validation and 30% development)

Skill 2 - 6 + Years of Exp in Python Automation

Key Responsibilities:

* Design, develop, and validate firmware for embedded platforms with focus on system-level functionality.

* Develop and debug C++ based drivers for high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, UART, and UMA.

* Execute firmware validation activities including test planning, test case development, automation, and regression execution.

* Perform system-level validation using emulation platforms such as Zebu and Palladium.

* Develop Python-based automation frameworks for firmware validation and regression suites.

* Debug complex hardware-firmware interaction issues using logs, trace tools, and protocol analyzers.

* Collaborate with hardware, silicon, and platform teams to ensure feature readiness and issue resolution.

* Support bring-up activities, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.

* Contribute to validation documentation, coverage tracking, and quality metrics reporting.

Required Skills:

* Strong experience in Embedded Systems and Firmware Development.

* Proficiency in Python Automation & C++ for firmware and driver development.

* Solid understanding of PCIe, UART, UMA, and related system interfaces.

* Hands-on experience with firmware validation methodologies and system-level debugging.

* Experience working on emulation platforms such as Zebu and Palladium.

* Strong Python scripting skills for automation and validation framework development.

* Good understanding of hardware-software interaction and debugging techniques.

* Experience in root cause analysis and issue triaging.

Desired

Skills:

* Experience in pre-silicon validation and emulation-based verification environments.

* Knowledge of boot flow, memory initialization, and low-level system architecture.

* Exposure to performance validation and stress testing.

* Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD for firmware validation.

* Experience working in data center, SoC, or high-performance computing environments.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Qualification:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

* 8+ years of experience in Firmware Development and Validation in embedded environments.