Software Development Engineer in Test - Embedded Systems

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Foster City, California, is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to validate firmware functionality at component and subsystem levels. You will ensure features operate reliably within broader vehicle platforms and help deliver robust embedded features.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in engineering with 2+ years of experience in testing embedded firmware, along with strong communication skills and object-oriented programming experience, preferably in Python.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in software testing.
• Experience with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262).

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans based on requirements.
• Implement automated tests on complex embedded systems.
• Manage test suites across multiple CI frameworks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Object-oriented programming (Python preferred)

Developing/testing embedded firmware

Education

BS in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Python test frameworks (pytest, etc.)

C++

Job description

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will validate firmware functionality at the component and subsystem level, ensuring features operate reliably within the broader vehicle platform. This includes testing embedded applications, control logic, and feature integrations across hardware interfaces, sensors, and actuators to confirm they meet functional, performance, and safety requirements. Your work directly impacts the quality and readiness of customer-facing features by catching issues early, improving integration stability, and enabling smooth handoff to system-level validation. Through close collaboration with firmware developers, systems engineers, and cross-functional teams, you will help deliver robust and reliable embedded features to production

In this role, you will:

• Develop comprehensive test plans based on requirements
• Develop and implement automated tests on complex embedded systems
• Operate in multiple test layers optimized for efficiency, managing
• Manage test suites across multiple CI framework
• Develop new firmware tests / review and refine existing firmware tests

Qualifications

• BS in relevant engineering discipline
• 2+ Years of relevant experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience developing/testing embedded firmware
• Object-oriented programming experience (Python preferred)

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience developing in C++
• Experience with Python test frameworks (pytest, etc.)
• Experience with one or more functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 62304, IEC 61508, DO-178)

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter.