SR QUALITY ENGINEER, FIRMWARE AUTOMATION

Senior Engineer Firmware Automation

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated scripts for firmware validation.
• Execute automated functional, regression, integration, and system/product-level tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional (Hardware and firmware) teams to understand product requirements and translate them into automated test scenarios.
• Support testbed setup and implement repeatable, low-maintenance automation solutions.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers in automation practices and scripting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation tools, processes, and infrastructure.
• Assist the Automation Lead in scripting tasks and automation strategy.
• Ensure robust quality delivery through automation coverage and reliability.
• Stay current with industry trends in automation, embedded systems, and testing technologies.
  

Skills And Tools Required

• Strong experience in firmware automation and embedded systems testing.
• Understanding of hardware and firmware interfaces details and schematics.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python (mandatory), and optionally C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with firmware automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, PyTest, or similar).
• Familiarity with communication protocols: Wifi,MQTT, BLE, Ethernet, RS232, SPI, I2C, UART etc
• Experience with debugging tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and their integration with test systems.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, VSTS, SVN).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work well in a structured but Agile development environment conforming to CMM standards.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in firmware testing or related roles.
• Experience with wireless protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) or industrial communication protocols (e.g., CAN, MODBUS) is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools.