Sr. Firmware Validation Lead Engineer

General Overview

Functional Area:  Engineering        
Career Stream:  Design - Software Engineering
SAP Short Name:  SLE-ENG-DSE
Job Level:  Level 09
IC/MGR:  Individual Contributor        
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated Firmware Validation Engineer to join our team, focusing on the quality assurance and systems-level testing of next-generation networking products. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in firmware, hardware, and embedded systems validation, coupled with strong automation,scripting and leadership skills. 

Detailed Description

• Dynamic and Motivated: A proactive individual with a keen interest in learning new networking and technical skills.
• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of embedded systems, firmware, and networking hardware validation.
• Team Player: Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a cross-functional engineering team.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate technical issues, test plans, and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Firmware Validation: Hands-on experience in the end-to-end validation of firmware for networking products (e.g., switches, routers, NICs).
• Platform Component Testing: Direct experience in validating critical server and embedded platform components:
  • BMC (Baseboard Management Controller): Validation using interfaces like Redfish, IPMI, or proprietary GUIs.
  • BIOS/UEFI: Verification of boot sequences, configuration settings, and platform stability.
  • SDK (Software Development Kit) Validation: Testing the functionality and integration of SDKs provided for networking hardware.
  • Diag (Diagnostics) Validation: Thorough testing of low-level diagnostic tools and stress utilities to ensure hardware integrity and fault detection.
• Automation and Scripting: Must be able to design and develop modular, automated test cases and scripts.
  • Mandatory: Proficient in Python scripting for test development and execution.
• Software Development Life-Cycle (SDLC): Experience in end-to-end testing, with a concentration on functional and systems testing for embedded products.

• Debugging Skills: Strong analytical and debugging skills in an embedded environment, preferably using Linux.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans based on product requirements for firmware, BMC, and BIOS components.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts primarily using Python Robot framework to increase test coverage and efficiency.
• Perform functional, system, stress, and regression testing on networking hardware and associated firmware.
• Identify, analyze, and report defects with clear, detailed steps for reproduction.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software development teams to drive resolution of issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and test automation frameworks.

Typical Experience

• 6 to 12 years

Typical Education

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), or Computer Engineering (CE).
• Experience: 6 to 12 years of relevant working experience in firmware validation, QA, or embedded systems testing, preferably on networking or server/storage products.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.