Description: Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Platform Software
Worker Type: Contract
Location: Newark, CA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Request Summary
Assignment Dates: January 4 March 31
Daily Schedule: Asynchronous/flexible based on team needs
Overtime: Approximately 2 3 hours as needed
Travel: None expected
Chance for Extension: Yes
Conversion Potential: Yes
Maximum Bill Rate: TBD
Equipment/Software Required: TBD
Typical Day in the Role
Purpose of the Team
The Embedded Platform team focuses on embedded software testing and verification on target hardware.
Key Projects
This role will support embedded software verification across Diagnostics, Communication, and Bootloader components. The contractor will also support hardware integration into test benches, test-bench maintenance, troubleshooting, and test automation.
Typical Task Breakdown & Operating Rhythm
Lead verification efforts for embedded software on target hardware.
Bring up, configure, and troubleshoot new hardware on test benches.
Maintain and debug existing test benches and validation environments.
Develop and enhance test software, tools, and automation scripts.
Convert manual tests into automated tests.
Develop hardware- and software-based tests from requirements.
Participate in test-code design and code reviews.
Troubleshoot software, hardware, and test-environment issues.
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
What Makes This Role Interesting?
This position provides an opportunity to work across embedded software verification, hardware integration, troubleshooting, test development, and automation within the Embedded Platform team.
The contractor will have exposure to both software and hardware while helping improve testing efficiency, validation environments, and overall engineering quality.
Unique Selling Points
Broad technical scope across embedded software, hardware, testing, and automation
Hands-on work with target hardware and test benches
Opportunity to develop and improve automated testing solutions
Exposure to automotive technologies and vehicle communication protocols
Candidate Requirements
Experience
10+ years of relevant industry experience preferred
Experience testing low-level embedded software
Experience developing hardware- and software-based tests from requirements
Experience converting manual tests into automated tests
Strong troubleshooting skills across software, hardware, and test environments
Experience with test scripting and automation
Education
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred
MS preferred
Education requirements may be flexible based on relevant experience
Programming Languages
Candidates need proficiency in at least one of the following:
CAPL
C/C++
Python
Candidates do not need proficiency in all three languages.
Top 3 Hard Skills
1. Test Design
Ability to develop effective hardware- and software-based tests from requirements, including embedded software testing on target hardware.
2. Coding
Reasonable working-level coding proficiency, with experience in at least one relevant language such as:
CAPL
C/C++
Python
3. Relevant Technical Certification/Qualification
Relevant technical certification, qualification, or comparable technical background applicable to embedded software testing and validation.
Years of experience by individual hard skill: Not specifically defined. Relevant overall experience and technical capability will be considered.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
The following experience is beneficial but is not required:
Automotive testing experience
Experience with Automotive Ethernet
CAN/CAN-FD
LIN
ISO-14229 diagnostic standards
Vector CANoe or similar tools
Jenkins
Git/GitLab
Python automation
On-chip debugging tools such as Lauterbach
Automotive hardware/PCBA-level debugging
Vehicle-level testing and debugging
Candidates do not need experience with every listed vehicle communication protocol. Some relevant protocol experience is a plus.
Automotive Experience
Automotive experience is nice to have, not required.
Candidates with strong embedded software testing, test design, coding, hardware/software troubleshooting, and automation experience should still be considered even if their previous experience is outside of the automotive industry.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can manage a variety of responsibilities across embedded software testing, test design, automation, hardware integration, troubleshooting, and requirements analysis.
Strong candidates should be comfortable working between software and hardware environments and should be able to independently investigate and resolve technical issues.
Extension / Conversion
There is potential for both extension and conversion following the initial assignment.
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