Firmware Test Engineer

Beyondsoft Consulting

• $83K — $104K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong technical background with in-depth understanding of firmware.
  • Demonstrated experience in C++ firmware development.
  • Experience managing firmware upgrades and smoke testing processes.
  • Proficient in defect triage, documentation, and closure.
  • Understanding of software development lifecycles and testing best practices.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a product development/test environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop C++ firmware for various applications.
  • Manage firmware upgrades and out-of-box experience (OOBE) processes.
  • Oversee firmware smoke testing and related processes.
  • Handle defect backlog management with the Integration Team.
  • Perform first-level triage and documentation of defects.
  • Implement process improvements to reduce defect escapes.
  • Provide HP-specific platform training as needed.

Benefits

  • 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.
  • 8 paid holidays plus 1 personal floating holiday.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Health savings account (HSA) available for eligible employees.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage provided.
  • Employee assistance plan (EAP) included.
Full Job Description
Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently hiring a Firmware Integration Engineer to support our global software client in Vancouver, Washington. The position requires a strong technical background with in depth understanding of firmware. The primary responsibility of this position will be to work with the Engineering/Test team to optimize firmware processes and testing. This is a full-time, long-term, 100% onsite position with Monday-Friday day shift hours. You must reside locally to the client-site in Vancouver, Washington, and must already be eligible for employment in the US without visa sponsorship.

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

  • C++ firmware development.
  • Managing firmware upgrades and OOBE processes.
  • Managing firmware smoke testing and its processes.
  • Defect backlog management with the Integration Team.
  • First-level triage, reassignment, fixes, documentation, and closure.
  • Process improvements to reduce defect escapes.
  • HP-specific platform training.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A strong technical background with an in-depth understanding of firmware, skills to include the following:
    • o Demonstrated experience developing and building firmware in C++.o Ability to manage/write/perform firmware upgrades/OOBE process.o Ability to manage firmware smoke testing and processes.o Experience supporting and creating processes.o Experience performing first-level defect triage, including reviewing issues, assigning or reassigning ownership, implementing fixes, documenting resolutions, and closing resolved defects.o Ability to decrease escapes.o Ability to produce detailed and precise documents needed for review.o Experience in SW/FW testing that verifies strict conformance to high level industry standard.o Experience in high level test review to verify and characterize defects for HP development teams.o Experience with test execution planning and scheduling.
  • Excellent, professional verbal and written communication skills is required.
  • Understanding of software development lifecycles and software testing best practices is essential.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about challenges are necessary.
  • Must have a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
  • Excellent business communication and collaboration skills with the ability to relate well and work effectively with customers, cross-functional teams and co-workers is essential.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to follow detailed directions.
  • At minimum, intermediate user knowledge with Microsoft Office products like Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Access with comfortability navigating and viewing web pages.
  • 4-year STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) technical/college diploma is highly desired. On-the-job software/firmware work experience and job skills in lieu of a 4-year college diploma may be acceptable.
  • Minimum 4 years9 work experience as an engineer in a product development/test environment preferred. Work experience requirement can be waived/reduced depending on education qualifications, skillset, industry standard certifications or other related industry work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior professional experience with HP printers is highly preferred; experience with the Dune platform is a plus.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

Because we know how important our people are to the success of our clients, it9s a priority to make sure we stay committed to our employees and making Beyondsoft a great place to work. We take pride in offering competitive compensation and benefits along with a company culture that embodies continuous learning, growth, and training with a dedicated focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.

  • A competitive pay range of $40-$50/hr (depending on experience).
  • 15 days per year of Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 8 paid holidays + 1 personal floating holiday
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following company-sponsored benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance plan (EAP), and basic life and AD&D insurance.
  • Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following voluntary employee-funded benefits: Health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, commuter benefits, voluntary accident & critical injury coverage, voluntary long-term care coverage, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.

 

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