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Role Description
Firmware Validation Engineer (Remote)
Lead I - Semiconductor Product Validation
Who We Are
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000 practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
Visit us at UST.com.
You Are
UST is seeking a highly skilled Firmware Validation Engineer to join our hardware and system validation team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating embedded firmware functionality across various platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with design specifications.
The Opportunity
What You Need
Employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays, two (2) weeks of paid vacation per year, and are eligible for health, dental, disability and life insurance.
What We Believe
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment
At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.
Un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades y libre de discriminación y acoso
En UST, nos esforzamos por proporcionar un ambiente de trabajo libre de discriminación y acoso. Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y basa las decisiones de empleo en los méritos y las necesidades del negocio. Estamos comprometidos a seguir prácticas de empleo justas que brinden igualdad de oportunidades a todos los empleados. No discriminamos ni permitimos el acoso por motivos de raza, color, religión, discapacidad, género, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, información genética, estado militar o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido. En UST, valoramos la diversidad y creemos que un lugar de trabajo diverso construye una ventaja competitiva.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
#UST
Skills
Python, Functional Testing, Embedded Systems, CI/CD, Test Automation
Firmware Validation Engineer (Remote)
Lead I - Semiconductor Product Validation
Who We Are
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000 practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
Visit us at UST.com.
You Are
UST is seeking a highly skilled Firmware Validation Engineer to join our hardware and system validation team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating embedded firmware functionality across various platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with design specifications.
The Opportunity
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for firmware validation.
- Conduct functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing to validate firmware functionality and stability.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including firmware developers, hardware engineers, and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve issues.
- Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies for firmware validation, debugging, and troubleshooting.
- Analyze test results and provide timely and accurate reports on firmware quality and performance metrics.
- Stay updated on the latest industry trends, standards, and best practices related to firmware validation.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to provide feedback and insights for firmware improvements.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes, tools, and methodologies.
What You Need
- Bachelor´s or in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in the following areas:
- Firmware validation, embedded systems, or hardware validation environments.
- Firmware development process, bootloaders, device drivers, and hardware abstraction layers.
- Python, C, or C for test automation and validation scripting.
- Object Oriented Programming, SQL, PowerShell Scripting, Bash Scripting.
- Hardware debugging tools (JTAG, ICE, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.).
- Version control systems (Git, Perforce, DevOPs) and CI/CD validation workflows.
- Linux environment.
- Nice to have:
- Experience in hardware validation or embedded test automation.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, SMBus, or Ethernet.
- Exposure to scripting for firmware flashing or device provisioning
Employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays, two (2) weeks of paid vacation per year, and are eligible for health, dental, disability and life insurance.
What We Believe
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment
At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.
Un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades y libre de discriminación y acoso
En UST, nos esforzamos por proporcionar un ambiente de trabajo libre de discriminación y acoso. Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y basa las decisiones de empleo en los méritos y las necesidades del negocio. Estamos comprometidos a seguir prácticas de empleo justas que brinden igualdad de oportunidades a todos los empleados. No discriminamos ni permitimos el acoso por motivos de raza, color, religión, discapacidad, género, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, información genética, estado militar o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido. En UST, valoramos la diversidad y creemos que un lugar de trabajo diverso construye una ventaja competitiva.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
#UST
Skills
Python, Functional Testing, Embedded Systems, CI/CD, Test Automation