Firmware QA

1ST-RECRUIT LLC, An E-Verified Company; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

1ST-RECRUIT LLC, an E-Verified company, seeks an experienced Validation/QA Engineer for firmware/embedded products in Foster City, CA.

You will lead validation efforts, write and execute test plans, analyze coverage, and manage defects through the full lifecycle. A connectivity background and Linux environment are required.

Strong debugging with Wireshark, DLT, ADB; field triage; Python scripting; and experience with JIRA/Confluence in agile releases are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in a hands-on validation/QA role for firmware/embedded products.
• Proven experience writing and executing test plans and cases, closing coverage gaps, and managing defects through full lifecycle.
• Hands-on validation in at least one connectivity domain (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, LTE/5G, GNSS, or vehicle networking).
• Strong log triage and debugging instincts; comfortable with Wireshark, DLT, ADB, and related tooling.
• Track record of reproducing and isolating defects reported from production/field environments.
• Python scripting to automate repetitive checks and parse logs; comfortable on Linux.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Embedded QA

Test planning

Connectivity

Root-cause analysis

Field triage

Python scripting

Linux/Ubuntu

Defect tracking

Agile releases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Wireshark

DLT

ADB

JIRA/Confluence

Job description

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related; 8+ years in a hands-on validation/QA engineering role on firmware or embedded products.


• Validation depth: Demonstrated experience writing and executing test plans/cases, identifying and closing coverage gaps, and managing defects through the full lifecycle.


• Connectivity background (any flavor): Hands-on validation experience in at least one connectivity domain — Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular (LTE/5G), GNSS, or vehicle networking.


• Root‑cause skill: Strong log triage and debugging instincts; comfortable with Wireshark, DLT, ADB, and similar tooling.


• Field triage experience: Track record of reproducing and isolating defects reported from production/field environments.


• Python scripting sufficient to automate repetitive checks and parse logs; comfortable on Linux/Ubuntu.


• Strong defect‑tracking discipline (JIRA/Confluence) and experience in agile release cycles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with in‑cabin entertainment and/or media casting frameworks.


• Background and experience in wireless connectivity technologies.


• Prior exposure to autonomous‑vehicle or robotaxi fleet environments.