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.