GlobalLogic

Firmware Validation Engineer IRC303928

GlobalLogic$150K — $160K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in hands-on validation/QA engineering for firmware or embedded products
  • Experience writing and executing test plans and cases
  • Ability to identify coverage gaps and manage defects through the full lifecycle
  • Hands-on validation experience in connectivity domains (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G, etc.)
  • Strong skills in log triage and debugging with tools like Wireshark and ADB
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Execute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing for audio and streaming features
  • Develop and maintain test cases and documentation as features evolve
  • Identify and close gaps in existing test coverage
  • Reproduce defects and analyze logs to isolate root cause
  • Manage first-line triage for audio and streaming fleet issues and drive resolutions
  • Oversee defect lifecycle management using JIRA
  • Maintain test benches and diagnostic setups for readiness

Benefits

  • Exciting projects in digital transformation across various sectors
  • Collaborative and diverse work environment with opportunities for international exchanges
  • Flexible work schedules and work-from-home options
  • Continuing education and professional development programs
  • Competitive health and life insurance, 401K contributions, and paid time off
Full Job Description
Description
• Manual feature validation: Execute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing for Audio and streaming features on bench and in-vehicle.
• Test content development: Author new test cases, expand existing test suites, and keep test documentation current as features evolve.
• Coverage gap closure: Identify untested or under-tested paths in the existing suites and systematically add coverage; track coverage health for each feature track.
• Root cause analysis: Reproduce defects, capture and analyze logs (Wireshark, DLT, ADB, HCI/Bluetooth traces, vehicle logs), and isolate root cause before handing off to firmware owners.
• Field issue triage: Own first-line triage for Audio and Streaming feature fleet issues - reproduce in lab, narrow scope, and drive issues to closure in partnership with fleet support, diagnostics, and firmware teams.
• Defect lifecycle: Manage defects end-to-end in JIRA - clear reproduction steps, attached logs, severity rationale, fix verification, and regression follow-up.

Requirements
• Test infrastructure: Maintain test benches, in-vehicle rigs, and diagnostic setups so they stay release-ready.
• Cross-functional communication: Partner with firmware leads, product managers, and integration partners to align on feature readiness and defect priority.
• 8+ years in a hands-on validation/QA engineering role on firmware or embedded products.
• Validation depth: Demonstrated experience writing and executing test plans/cases, identifying and closing coverage gaps, and managing defects through the full lifecycle.
• Connectivity background (any flavor): Hands-on validation experience in at least one connectivity domain - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular (LTE/5G), GNSS, or vehicle networking.
• Root-cause skill: Strong log triage and debugging instincts; comfortable with Wireshark, DLT, ADB, and similar tooling.

Job responsibilities
• Field triage experience: Track record of reproducing and isolating defects reported from production/field environments.
• Python scripting sufficient to automate repetitive checks and parse logs; comfortable on Linux/Ubuntu. (Python scripting is required).
• Strong defect-tracking discipline (JIRA/Confluence) and experience in agile release cycles.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Foster City, CA to be $150,000 to $160,000 and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good-faith estimate, and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.

What we offer

Exciting Projects:Come take your place at the forefront of digital transformation! With clients across all industries and sectors, we offer an opportunity to work on market-defining products using the latest technologies.

Collaborative Environment: You can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment - or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!

Work-Life Balance:GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules and opportunities to work from home.

Professional Development:We provide continuing education classes, professional certification and training (technical, soft skills, language, and communication skills) to help you realize your professional goals. Being part of a global organization, there are additional learning opportunities through international knowledge exchanges.

Excellent Benefits:We provide our employees with competitive salaries, health and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a matched contribution 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, and PTO and holidays

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic is a digital product engineering company that provides software development, design, and consulting services to businesses in various industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. GlobalLogic has over 20,000 employees in 14 countries and has worked with over 400 clients, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company's services include product engineering, digital transformation, and customer experience design. GlobalLogic is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients stay ahead of the competition.
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2000

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