Staff Software Development Engineer in Test : 26-03222

Akraya; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking an embedded software verification specialist for an onsite Newark, CA role. The contract is W2 for 3+ months, with an hourly pay range of $100.00–$110.00.

The successful candidate will verify embedded software on target hardware, develop automated tests, and collaborate with the hardware team. The position focuses on maintaining test benches, configuring hardware, and troubleshooting software and hardware issues to improve testing efficiency and overall engineering quality

Qualifications

• Experience testing low-level embedded software.
• Proficiency in developing tests from requirements.
• Strong software and hardware troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience in the automotive industry is preferred, with a focus on embedded systems, vehicle communication protocols, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification of embedded software on target hardware.
• Set up, configure, and troubleshoot new hardware on test benches.
• Maintain and debug existing test benches and validation setups.
• Develop and improve test software, tools, and automation scripts.
• Troubleshoot issues spanning software, hardware, and test environments.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Automation Development

C/C++ Programming

Python scripting

Hardware Troubleshooting

Job description

Primary Skills

• Software Testing (Advanced)
• Test Automation Development (Advanced)
• C/C++ Programming (Advanced)
• Python scripting (Intermediate)
• Hardware Troubleshooting (Intermediate)

Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 3+ Months Location: Newark CA (Onsite) Pay Range: $100.00 - $110.00 Per Hour

Job Summary

This role involves verifying embedded software across critical system components and integrating hardware into test environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing test benches, developing automated tests, and resolving complex software and hardware issues. You will contribute to improving testing efficiency and overall engineering quality within the Embedded Platform team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead verification of embedded software on target hardware.
• Set up, configure, and troubleshoot new hardware on test benches.
• Maintain and debug existing test benches and validation setups.
• Develop and improve test software, tools, and automation scripts.
• Troubleshoot issues spanning software, hardware, and test environments.

Must-Have Skills

• Experience testing low-level embedded software.
• Proficiency in developing tests from requirements.
• Strong software and hardware troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience in the automotive industry is preferred, with a focus on embedded systems, vehicle communication protocols, and diagnostics.