firmware Development Test Engineer

Test Engineer 3 (FW Development Test Engineer)

Location: Austin, TX

Duration:12 Months of Contract

Job Description

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THE ROL

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We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented FPGA & Embedded Firmware Test Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for validating Platform Hardware Controller (PHC) solutions used in next-generation Data Center GPU platfor

ms.
You will work closely with FPGA, firmware, hardware design, and system architecture teams to develop and execute comprehensive validation strategies. Your work will ensure high-quality, reliable system behavior across complex embedded and FPGA-based desi

gns.
This role emphasizes test development, automation, and CI-driven validation workflows for both standalone and integrated sys

tems.
KEY RESPONSIBI

• LITES:Develop and execute test plans and validation strategies for FPGA and embedded firmware sy
• stems.Design and implement automated test frameworks for functional, integration, and system-level valid
• ation.Validate FPGA designs and embedded firmware interacting with high-speed interfaces and SoC-based architec
• tures.Collaborate with firmware, FPGA, and hardware teams to define test requirements from system specifica
• tions.Develop Python, C/C++, or scripting-based test tools for automation and data ana
• lysis.Integrate validation tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git-based workflows) for continuous regression te
• sting.Perform debug and root cause analysis of system-level failures across firmware, FPGA, and hardware bound
• aries.Support pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, including lab bring-up and hardware debu
• gging.Analyze logs and test results to provide actionable insights and defect triage su
• pport.Contribute to development of reusable validation infrastructure and te
• st IP.Continuously improve test coverage, quality metrics, and validation effici

ency..
PREFERRED EXPE

• RIENCE:Strong understanding of embedded systems, FPGA architectures, and firmware-hardware inter
• action.Experience with test development and automation for embedded or FPGA-based s
• ystems.Programming experience in Python, C/C++, and scripting (bash or si
• milar).Familiarity with hardware interfaces and protocols such as I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, and Ethernet/
• TCP-IP.Experience working with CI/CD systems (Git, Jenkins, or si
• milar).Ability to debug across software, firmware, FPGA, and hardware
• layers.Familiarity with lab equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers) is
• a plus.Experience interpreting board schematics and hardware documen
• tation.Exposure to BMC, system management protocols (MCTP, PLDM, IPMI, Redfish) is
• a plus.Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional envir
• onment.Self-motivated with ability to drive tasks independently in a fast-paced envir

onment.
ACADEMIC CRED

• ENTIALS:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equ
• ivalent.3–8 years of relevant experience in FPGA validation, embedded firmware testing, or system val