Senior Firmware Validation Engineer - Embedded & Connectivity

Veriipro; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking an experienced Firmware Validation Engineer to validate firmware and embedded products, develop validation strategies, and drive defects through resolution. The role focuses on connectivity validation, software automation, and cross-functional collaboration in a Linux/Ubuntu environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in firmware validation, strong debugging and log analysis skills, and hands-on experience with Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi/LTE-5G/GNSS or vehicle networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in firmware validation, embedded systems testing, or QA engineering.
• Proven experience in test planning, test execution, coverage analysis, and defect lifecycle management.
• Hands-on validation experience with at least one connectivity domain: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G, GNSS, or vehicle networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute test plans, test cases, and validation strategies for firmware and embedded products.
• Identify test coverage gaps and implement effective validation scenarios to improve product quality.
• Manage defects through the complete lifecycle, from identification and reproduction to root-cause analysis and closure.
• Perform hands-on validation of connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G, GNSS, or vehicle networking.
• Debug and analyze issues using tools such as Wireshark, ADB, DLT, Bluetooth/HCI traces, and similar diagnostic tools.Reproduce and troubleshoot issues reported from production, field, or customer environments.
• Develop Python scripts and automation frameworks for test execution, log analysis, and repetitive validation activities.
• Work extensively in Linux/Ubuntu environments for testing, debugging, and system analysis.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, software, systems, and product teams to investigate and resolve issues.
• Track and manage defects using Jira and maintain technical documentation in Confluence.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes and methodologies.

Skills

Embedded validation

Validation automation

Python scripting

Linux debugging

Connectivity validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Wireshark

ADB

DLT

Bluetooth/HCI traces

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Veriipro is seeking an experienced Firmware Validation Engineer to validate firmware and embedded products, develop validation strategies, and drive defects through resolution. The role focuses on connectivity validation, software automation, and cross-functional collaboration in a Linux/Ubuntu environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in firmware validation, strong debugging and log analysis skills, and hands-on experience with Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi/LTE-5G/GNSS or vehicle networking.