Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

Cricut; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Yearly lifestyle stipend

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Cricut is seeking a versatile Systems Verification & Validation Engineer to test and qualify firmware and hardware for product releases. You will work with cross‑functional teams and provide end‑user feedback to improve the customer experience.

Our firmware targets STM32 microcontrollers for consumer cutting machines; this role focuses on testing firmware, hardware integration, and validating product quality across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a technical development team.
• Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test scenarios, test cases and test plans.
• Experience in executing test cases, debugging & analyzing results, reporting & tracking defects, and providing updates to stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of USB, Bluetooth classic, BLE, and Wi‑Fi communication protocols.
• Good experience in microcontrollers, DC motors (Steppers and Servos), and motor drivers.
• Some experience with sensing, sampling, and feedback control systems.
• Some experience in testing USB/wireless device software/apps on Windows and Mac.
• Intermediate or higher programming experience in Swift, Dart, C/C++ and Python.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate project plans with contract manufacturers in Asia.
• Able to create procedures and provide information for recreating firmware/software bugs.
• Familiarity with using Windows, Mac, iOS and Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of how to use interactive shells languages for Windows and Mac.

Responsibilities

• Test firmware and hardware for product releases and communicate with development teams.
• Develop and execute an organized test plan to release high‑quality products to the market on schedule.
• Represent QA concerns in cross‑functional team meetings.
• Provide end‑user feedback to improve customer experience.
• Execute test cases, debug and analyze results, report and track defects.

Skills

Test automation

Firmware testing

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

STM32 microcontrollers

Job description

Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full‑blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy‑bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let’s make.

Job Description

Cricut is seeking a versatile Systems Verification & Validation Engineer (also known in other industries at a “Firmware Test Engineer”) who will be responsible for testing and qualifying Firmware and Hardware for product releases. You will be responsible for testing Firmware’s for the new and existing hardware products and communicating with development teams. You should be able to represent QA concerns in cross‑functional team meetings and provide valuable end‑user feedback to improve the customer experience.

Our firmware is written on bare‑metal STM32 microcontrollers and similar chips for consumer‑grade creative cutting machines and small appliances. This is NOT a position where you are doing verification of deeper technologies such as FPGAs or ASICs.

This position requires a deep understanding of firmware, hardware and software development life cycle, experience with a variety of testing techniques, experience in running automation test suites and strong written and organizational skills.

The successful candidate should be able to develop and execute an organized test plan to release high‑quality products to the market on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a technical development team.
• Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test scenarios, test cases and test plans.
• Experience in executing test cases, debugging & analyzing results, reporting & tracking defects, and providing updates to stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of USB, Bluetooth classic, BLE, and Wi‑Fi communication protocols.
• Good experience in microcontrollers, DC motors (Steppers and Servos), and motor drivers.
• Some experience with sensing, sampling, and feedback control systems.
• Some experience in testing USB/wireless device software/apps on Windows and Mac.
• Intermediate or higher programming experience in Swift, Dart, C/C and Python.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate project plans with contract manufacturers in Asia.
• Able to create procedures and provide information for recreating firmware/software bugs.
• Familiarity with using Windows, Mac, iOS and Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of how to use interactive shells languages for Windows and Mac.

Good to have skills

• Experience in testing Software interacting with hardware
• Experience in Testing and Qualifying Consumer Electronics Products
• Experience in testing state machines
• Experience in Commercial or Consumer Electronics with Microcontrollers Preferred
• Experience in industries such as Aerospace or Medical Devices
• Able to communicate project plans with contract manufacturers in Asia

NOTE: If you are in Aerospace or Medical Devices and interested in a change of industries , this might be the thing. Cricut is very serious about building high quality machines. We are looking for your expertise and strong opinions but also your willingness to collaborate and improve as we all get better together.

Additional Information

We’ve Got You Covered

At Cricut, we take care of our people.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Yearly lifestyle stipend
• Exclusive employee discounts

A Quick Note Before You Apply...

• You move with urgency. You don’t wait for perfect clarity to act—you start, learn, and adjust.
• You set high standards. You take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable.
• You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
• You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others, communicate clearly, and bring a low‑ego, high‑output energy.
• You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem‑solving, you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impact—because technology and creativity go hand‑in‑hand here.

One More Thing (It’s a Big One)

This role is in‑office FIVE days per week. We believe real collaboration, innovation, and culture are built face‑to‑face. If you’re energized by working alongside smart, kind, creative people—and love those hallway conversations that spark the next great idea—you’ll feel right at home.

If you’re excited by challenge, purpose, and building something better—let’s make something amazing together.

Relocation & Sponsorship Statement:

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance within the United States, though local candidates will be preferred.
• Cricut is not considering individuals for this role currently living outside the United States of America and is not sponsoring all visa types at this time.

Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E‑Verify.