Functional Testing Engineer

TetraMem Inc.; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TetraMem Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks an embedded software engineer to design, implement, and test firmware and drivers for performance benchmarks. You will craft test scenarios, debug silicon and firmware, and collaborate with hardware teams to verify features across boards and SoCs.

Qualifications include strong C/C++ skills, Python and MATLAB for automation, and familiarity with SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, DMA, and interrupts. Proficiency with test equipment and version control is required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in embedded programming with C/C++ for driver and firmware development.
• Solid programming skills in Python and familiarity with MATLAB for test automation and analysis.
• Understanding of SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO and DMA/interrupt handling in embedded systems.
• Working knowledge of microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi) and/or FPGA (Xilinx/Intel).
• Familiarity with testing instruments (oscilloscopes, DMM, function generator).
• Proficiency with version control and defect-tracking tools (Git/Bitbucket, JIRA, Bugzilla).

Responsabilidades

• Testing and silicon debug, including writing the necessary testing code and platform setup.
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software, including drivers and application code.
• Identify and document test scenarios for functional testing of embedded software.
• Contribute to testing methodology including probe card, packaged chip, and PCB testing
• Analyze signal integrity, noise, power, and other design issues
• Record and document results, log defects, and reproduce issues for troubleshooting
• Collaborate with hardware and design teams to verify firmware features
• Assist with product demo setup and showroom benchmark projects
• Hardware development on circuit board, system and user interface

Conocimientos

Embedded C/C++

Python

MATLAB

DMA and interrupts

SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO

Arduino/Raspberry Pi

FPGA (Xilinx/Intel)

Driver and firmware development

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Git

Bitbucket

JIRA

Bugzilla

Oscilloscopes

Multimeter

Function Generator

Descripción del empleo

• Testing and silicon debug, including writing the necessary testing code, testing platform setup, and silicon screening and debugging
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software, including drivers and application code, to support device functionality and performance benchmarks.
• Identify and document test scenarios and conditions for the functional testing of embedded software, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of both firmware and hardware interfaces.
• Contribute to testing methodology and setup including probe card, packaged chip, and PCB testing
• Analysis of signal integrity, noise, power, and other design issues
• Record and document results, compare them with expected outcomes, and log defects in the defect tracking system
• Reproduce and isolate issues within embedded systems, providing detailed documentation for troubleshooting and resolution
• Work closely with the hardware and design teams to verify embedded system features and to help debug issues at the firmware and driver levels
• Help with product demo setup and running different demo benchmark/showroom projects as needed
• Hardware development on circuit board, system and user interface

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Strong background in embedded programming with proficiency in C/C++ for driver and firmware development
• Solid programming skills in Python and familiarity with MATLAB for test automation and analysis
• Understanding of basic I/O protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO) and experience with DMA and interrupt handling in embedded systems
• Working knowledge of microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi) and/or FPGA (Xilinx or Intel)
• Working knowledge of testing instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeter, function generator
• Basic knowledge of electronic circuits and semiconductor technology
• Ability to work in a startup environment and to work both independently and as a team player
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
• Proficiency in version control (Git, BitBucket)

Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered a strong plus

• Working knowledge of in-memory computing and non-volatile memory
• Experience with RISC-V CPUs and related embedded architectures
• Working knowledge of machine learning and neural networks
• Working knowledge of data converter systems (DAC, ADC)
• Working knowledge of analog circuits (OpAmps, bandgap, temperature sensors)