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Role: Firmware Validation Engineer (System Level)(21529-1) Location: Santa Clara, CA - 5 Days Onsite Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract Must Have Skills – Firmware Validation Engineer Skill 1 – 10 + Years of exp in C++ (70% validation and 30% development) Skill 2 – 6 + Years of Exp in Python Automation Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and validate firmware for embedded platforms with focus on system-level functionality. • Develop and debug C++ based drivers for high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, UART, and UMA. • Execute firmware validation activities including test planning, test case development, automation, and regression execution. • Perform system-level validation using emulation platforms such as Zebu and Palladium. • Develop Python-based automation frameworks for firmware validation and regression suites. • Debug complex hardware–firmware interaction issues using logs, trace tools, and protocol analyzers. • Collaborate with hardware, silicon, and platform teams to ensure feature readiness and issue resolution. • Support bring-up activities, root cause analysis, and performance tuning. • Contribute to validation documentation, coverage tracking, and quality metrics reporting. Required Skills: • Strong experience in Embedded Systems and Firmware Development. • Proficiency in Python Automation & C++ for firmware and driver development. • Solid understanding of PCIe, UART, UMA, and related system interfaces. • Hands-on experience with firmware validation methodologies and system-level debugging. • Experience working on emulation platforms such as Zebu and Palladium. • Strong Python scripting skills for automation and validation framework development. • Good understanding of hardware-software interaction and debugging techniques. • Experience in root cause analysis and issue triaging. Desired Skills: • Experience in pre-silicon validation and emulation-based verification environments. • Knowledge of boot flow, memory initialization, and low-level system architecture. • Exposure to performance validation and stress testing. • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD for firmware validation. • Experience working in data center, SoC, or high-performance computing environments. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work in fast-paced environments. Qualification: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. • 8+ years of experience in Firmware Development and Validation in embedded environments.

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Role: Firmware Validation Engineer (System Level)(21529-1)
Location: Santa Clara, CA - 5 Days Onsite
Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract
Must Have Skills – Firmware Validation Engineer
Skill 1 – 10 + Years of exp in C++ (70% validation and 30% development)
Skill 2 – 6 + Years of Exp in Python Automation
• Design, develop, and validate firmware for embedded platforms with focus on system-level functionality.
• Develop and debug C++ based drivers for high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, UART, and UMA.
• Execute firmware validation activities including test planning, test case development, automation, and regression execution.
• Perform system-level validation using emulation platforms such as Zebu and Palladium.
• Develop Python-based automation frameworks for firmware validation and regression suites.
• Debug complex hardware–firmware interaction issues using logs, trace tools, and protocol analyzers.
• Collaborate with hardware, silicon, and platform teams to ensure feature readiness and issue resolution.
• Support bring-up activities, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
• Contribute to validation documentation, coverage tracking, and quality metrics reporting.
• Strong experience in Embedded Systems and Firmware Development.
• Proficiency in Python Automation & C++ for firmware and driver development.
• Solid understanding of PCIe, UART, UMA, and related system interfaces.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in pre-silicon validation and emulation-based verification environments.
• Knowledge of boot flow, memory initialization, and low-level system architecture.
• Exposure to performance validation and stress testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD for firmware validation.
• Experience working in data center, SoC, or high-performance computing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work in fast-paced environments.

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