Firmware Validation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Firmware Validation Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge computing components that aim to transform AI, IoT, and Cloud Computing. As part of a small team, you will develop and automate test cases, ensuring the highest quality for new chip designs. The position features a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while providing a competitive salary and an impressive benefits package, including equity, generous leave, and personal development opportunities. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

37 Days Leave

11% Pension

Private Medical

Car Schemes

4-week paid sabbatical every 4 years

Additional Training and Personal Development

Qualifications

• Experience in firmware validation and semiconductor background.
• High-level programming skills in C, Python, and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Developing test cases from scratch using C programming.
• Automating tests with Python and Bash for chip validation.

Skills

C Programming

Python

Bash

Embedded Engineering

Job description

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Firmware Validation Engineer
Bristol
Hybrid - 2 days a week on-site

Salary: £75,000-£85,000 + circa £80,000 in equity + 37 Days Leave + 11% Pension + Progression + Bonuses + Private Medical + Insurances + Car Schemes + 4-week paid sabbatical every 4 years + Additional Training and Personal Development

Opportunity: Excellent chance for a Firmware Validation Engineer with a Semiconductor background to join a global leader offering superb progression routes, excellent pay and equity packages, and outstanding personal development opportunities.

This company is designing a new range of high-end computing components aimed at revolutionising AI, IoT, and Cloud Computing. They are establishing two centres of excellence for this product range, one in Bristol and another in the USA.

In this role, you will join a small team of Validation Engineers, developing test cases from scratch using C programming. You will automate these tests with Python and Bash, running them to validate new chip designs at system and functional levels. The position is office-based two days a week, with three days remote work.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, high-level C programming skills, and proficiency in Python and Bash. Candidates from an Embedded Engineering background are highly encouraged to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly global company developing some of the most exciting components worldwide, with a superb benefits package, flexibility, work/life balance, and competitive salary and package.

The Role:

• Developing test cases from scratch
• Using C programming language predominantly
• Scripting with Python and Bash
• Building test cases in C for system and functional testing
• Hybrid working environment

The Person:

• Experience in a similar position
• Strong C programming skills
• Proficiency in Python and Bash
• Willing to relocate within a reasonable distance of Bristol if not already nearby