Description : Firmware Verification and Validation Engineer.
Location : Pune
Experience : 3 to 6 Type : Full-Time.
Job Summary :
We are looking for a Firmware Verification and Validation Engineer to build and contribute to our test automation framework for our Linux-based software platform for IOT core device.
The role involves developing and executing SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test strategies, integrating them with pytest, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and AWS, and ensuring continuous delivery of high-quality software.
Coverage of testing : Firmware Verification, Validation, Automation, Hardware Software Integration testing, System Level Functional Testing ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of embedded firmware / software in close integration with hardware for release.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute SIL and HIL test plans to validate embedded firmware and system software.
- Creating a test plan (Feature, integration, sanity, and system testing).
- Integrate automated testing into Jenkins and GitHub Actions CI / CD pipelines.
- Perform final validation (smoke tests, sanity checks) in production-like environment.
- Monitor post-release behaviour, capture any anomalies, Orchestrate post-release verification / validation (post-implementation review).
- Manage cloud-based and on-premises test infrastructure using AWS (EC2, S3, CloudWatch).
- Generate detailed test reports (Allure, pytest-html, JUnit) and integrate them into dashboards.
- Configure and maintain Slack notifications, email alerts, and build-status tracking.
- Collaborate with developers to define test coverage, improve reliability, and reduce regression defects.
Required Skills :
Strong experience with Linux environments and shell scripting.Hands on experience working with the hardware platforms iMX8, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, PIC24.Hands on experience with Python / pytest for both software and hardware-integrated systems.Proficient with json data handling, Google Protobufs, Rest APIs, HTTP.Hands on experience with YAML file syntax.Experience with CI / CD, integrating automated tests into build pipelines.Hands on experience with QT, QML.Hands on experience with Squish Test Automation Tool.Proficient in pytest, Google Test, or similar automation frameworks.Hands-on experience with SIL and HIL testing tools / environments.Familiarity with hardware interfacing, communication protocols (UART, SPI, IC, Ethernet, WiFi, BLE).Experience in Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Git.Knowledge of AWS-based build / test infrastructure.Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.Experience with debugging tools (JTAG / SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).Experience with Docker or containerized test environments.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Git, JIRA, etc.Experience working with cross-functional teams in different time zones.Preferred Qualifications :
Familiarity with hardware simulators, virtual environments, or hardware abstraction layers.Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.2 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems testing preferably with IOT devices.Experience with End-to-End integration Testing.o Collaboration with Mobile App and Cloud QA teams for integrated FW CloudApp validation.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have :
Experience with security in embedded / cryptography, secure boot, OTA update.Experience with test coverage tools, LDRA, VectorCAST or similar tools.(ref : hirist.tech)