- Webcam interview;
- Long term project
- Linkedin Must
- Hybrid - (4 days onsite a week)
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Job Description:
Overview The meeting focused on defining requirements for a new Platform Software Validation Engineer team. Manager provided additional technical context beyond the job description, clarified the desired candidate profile, reviewed the interview process, and discussed logistics, budget, and hiring timelines. Coding Expectations Python knowledge at a junior level is acceptable Stronger emphasis on understanding of C/C++ Key Takeaways This is a highly embedded, platform-level validation role. Embedded developers who can test are preferred over pure test engineers. RTOS, driver validation, networking, file systems, and chipset experience are critical. Target 4-5 hires at the mid-to-senior level. Long Beach and Palo Alto are the approved work locations with a 4-day onsite requirement. Interview process includes coding assessments and an onsite panel. Candidates with NXP, Green Hills, GDB, networking, and semiconductor backgrounds should receive priority consideration. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong Technical Background Manager emphasized a preference for: Embedded software developers who know how to test Candidates with both development and validation experience Key Skills to Target Embedded software development RTOS experience Driver-level validation Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) validation Microcontroller debugging and validation Network stack testing File system testing Crypto and networking knowledge GitHub workflows C Mock/CMock experience Debugging and trace analysis tools Preferred Technologies & Experience Candidates with experience in the following should be prioritized: NXP chipsets Realtek drivers Green Hills Compiler GDB debuggers and trace recorders Industries to Target Preferred backgrounds include: Automotive Robotaxi companies AI-focused companies Semiconductor companies Networking organizations such as Cisco