Firmware Validation & Automation Engineer

UST; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

UST is seeking a Firmware Validation & Automation Engineer to verify embedded firmware across multiple platforms. You will validate functionality, performance, and reliability while coordinating with firmware and hardware teams to ensure adherence to design specs.

The role emphasizes automation-driven validation, industry-standard tooling, and continuous improvement of validation processes. Mountain View, CA-based, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in firmware validation, embedded systems, or hardware validation environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and strategies for firmware validation.
• Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing of embedded firmware.
• Collaborate with firmware developers, hardware engineers, and QA to identify and resolve issues.
• Utilize tools and methodologies for firmware validation, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze results and report firmware quality and performance metrics.

Skills

Firmware validation

Test automation

Python

C/C++

Linux

Debugging

Teamwork

Industry standards

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Git

Perforce

DevOps

CI/CD

Job description

Firmware Validation & Automation Engineer

The Role

UST is searching for a highly skilled Firmware Validation Engineer to join our hardware and system validation team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating embedded firmware functionality across various platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with design specifications. This role requires strong technical expertise in firmware, embedded systems, hardware interfacing, and automation-based validation methodologies.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for firmware validation.
• Conduct functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing to validate firmware functionality and stability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including firmware developers, hardware engineers, and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies for firmware validation, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze test results and provide timely and accurate reports on firmware quality and performance metrics.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, standards, and best practices related to firmware validation.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to provide feedback and insights for firmware improvements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes, tools, and methodologies.

What You Need

• Strong knowledge of firmware development process, bootloaders, device drivers, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Hands-on experience with Python, C, or C++ for test automation and validation scripting.
• Proficiency with Object Oriented Programming, SQL, PowerShell Scripting, Bash Scripting, Experience working on Linux environment.
• Proficiency with hardware debugging tools (JTAG, ICE, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.).
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce, DevOPs) and CI/CD validation workflows.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Experience in hardware validation or embedded test automation. (Desired)
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, SMBus, or Ethernet. (Desired)
• Exposure to scripting for firmware flashing or device provisioning. (Desired)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in firmware validation, embedded systems, or hardware validation environments.

Location & Compensation

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location

Mountain View, California

Compensation Range

$65,000-$98,000

Who We Are

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

Skills

Python, Test Automation, Shell Scripting, Performance Testing, Regression Testing, Hardware Validation, Functional Testing, Firmware Validation, Linux