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Job Title: Validation Software Firmware Engineer
Job Description
Join our dynamic Energy Residential Device Software team as a Validation Software/Firmware Engineer. You will architect automated test frameworks, design validation infrastructure, and collaborate closely with software firmware developers. Your contributions will be crucial in enhancing product robustness and empowering our engineers to confidently deploy firmware updates.
Responsibilities
Join a team dedicated to on-device software development for residential products such as Powerwall, solar inverters, and EV chargers. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation and quality in software development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.
Job Description
Join our dynamic Energy Residential Device Software team as a Validation Software/Firmware Engineer. You will architect automated test frameworks, design validation infrastructure, and collaborate closely with software firmware developers. Your contributions will be crucial in enhancing product robustness and empowering our engineers to confidently deploy firmware updates.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy advanced automated test frameworks for embedded Linux and RTOS-based products.
- Develop software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Create actionable test reports to track code coverage, regression metrics, and release readiness.
- Reverse-engineer complex systems to identify edge cases and failure modes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine validation strategies and troubleshoot issues.
- Drive adoption of best practices for test automation, CI/CD, code robustness, and infrastructure scalability.
- Proficiency in C/C programming.
- Experience in embedded firmware development, ideally with Electrical Engineering experience.
- Familiarity with 'Software in the Loop' (SIL) and 'Hardware in the Loop' (HIL) concepts.
- Hands-on expertise with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.
- Strong understanding of software development in systems languages (., C, C , Rust) and Linux software architecture.
- Knowledge of embedded firmware (., RTOS) and communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, RS485, .
- Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Experience in embedded systems validation, firmware testing, or related fields.
- Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable test solutions.
Join a team dedicated to on-device software development for residential products such as Powerwall, solar inverters, and EV chargers. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation and quality in software development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.
Salary : $50 - $65