Senior Firmware Verification and Validation Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Firmware Verification and Validation Engineer to lead the design and automation of test frameworks for our Linux-based software platform for IOT core device. The role involves developing and executing CI/CD pipelines, 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 ResponsibilitiesArchitect and maintain automated test frameworks in Python / pytest for both software and hardware-integrated systems.Creating a test plan (Feature, integration, sanity, and system testing)Develop and execute SIL and HIL test plans to validate embedded firmware and system software.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.Mentor junior team members in test automation, CI pipelines, and system-level testing .Drive test data analysis, root cause identification, and quality metrics reporting.Required SkillsStrong experience with Linux environments and shell scripting , Embedded Linux Application and Firmware validationHands on experience working with the hardware platforms iMX8, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, PIC24Proficient with json data handling, Google Protobufs, Rest APIs, HTTPHands on experience with YAML file syntaxExperience with CI/CD, integrating automated tests into build pipelinesProficient in pytest , Google Test , or similar automation frameworkHands-on experience with SIL and HIL testing tools/environments.Familiarity with hardware interfacing , communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C, 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 QualificationsFamiliarity with hardware simulators , virtual environments , or hardware abstraction layers .Previous experience mentoring or leading Firmware Test Verification and Validation teams.Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science , Electronics , or related field.7-10 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems testing preferably with IOT devices.Experience in providing Metrics and DashboardsInclude KPI ownershipTest Automation CoverageTotal FW TestsDefect leakage; ways to improveExperience with End-to-End integration TestingCollaboration with Mobile App and Cloud QA teams for integrated FW - Cloud- App validation.Preferred / Nice-to-HaveExperience with security in embedded / cryptography, secure boot, OTA updateModern C++ (preferably version 17/20) experience and understanding of firmware code.Experience with test coverage tools, LDRA , VectorCAST or similar tools.