Senior Automation Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Roseville, CA. The role involves building end-to-end automation frameworks for firmware development and system validation, emphasizing Python-first tooling and CI/CD integration. Candidates should have over 10 years of automation experience, focusing on PCIe/NVMe and embedded systems. This position also requires technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of automation experience in firmware/system validation.
• Expert-level Python programming with strong Linux and Bash skills.
• Experience with PyTest/Robot Framework and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• CI/CD expertise including pipelines-as-code and artifact management.
• Strong knowledge of PCIe/NVMe and RTOS with lab debug experience.

Responsibilities

• Design reusable Python/Bash libraries for firmware workflows.
• Integrate automation with Docker and CI tools like Jenkins.
• Collaborate across teams and document best practices.
• Implement telemetry and ETL pipelines for KPIs.

Skills

Python programming

Linux

Bash scripting

C/C++

CI/CD

PCIe/NVMe

RTOS

Log analysis

Education

Bachelor

Tools

PyTest

Robot Framework

Docker

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

The Senior Automation Engineer will build end-to-end automation frameworks for firmware development and system validation. This role emphasizes Python-first tooling, CI/CD integration, hardware-in-the-loop test orchestration, and automated triage/reporting. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in PCIe/NVMe, embedded systems, and RTOS environments, with hands-on experience using analyzers and device-under-test (DUT) control. This position requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver scalable automation solutions that accelerate firmware validation cycles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design reusable Python/Bash libraries and command-line tools for firmware build, test, and regression workflows.
• Integrate automation with Docker, Jenkins/GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Gerrit/Git, Jira, and test management systems.
• Orchestrate nightly regression runs; implement automated failure classification and dashboard reporting.
• Enable firmware developers with unit test harnesses, lint/format tools, and emulation adapters.
• Implement telemetry and ETL pipelines to track coverage, reliability, and performance KPIs.
• Collaborate across firmware, hardware, and ASIC teams; document standards and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with IP/data policies and approved vendor processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of automation experience in firmware/system validation.
• Expert-level Python programming; strong Linux, kernel modules, Bash scripting, and working C/C++ for firmware hooks; PowerShell as needed.
• Experience with PyTest/Robot Framework and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• CI/CD expertise including pipelines-as-code, artifact management, secrets handling, and flaky test management.
• Strong knowledge of PCIe/NVMe, DMA/interrupts, RTOS; hands-on lab debug with logic/protocol analyzers.
• Experience integrating tools such as Gerrit/Git, Jira, test management systems, and results databases.
• Proven ability in log analysis, failure bucketing, and clear documentation/communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with CMake/Bazel, cross-compilers, and artifact signing.
• Familiarity with emulation/simulation flows (FPGA, QEMU) and pre-silicon validation.
• Data stack expertise (SQLite/PostgreSQL, Pandas) and dashboarding tools (Grafana, PowerBI).
• Experience with Docker/Ansible for reproducible development and lab host configuration.
• Prior background in storage firmware or networking ASIC validation.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor