Embedded Firmware – Senior SDET/QA Engineer

7-10 Years

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Job Description

Embedded Firmware – Senior SDET/QA Engineer

Work mode: Onsite

Location: Pune

Employment type: Full time

Qualifications

Experience: 7-10 years in embedded QA/SDET for enterprise level real-time and/or safety-critical systems (emergency notification, audio endpoints, or similar).
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related.
Advanced understanding of embedded systems (MCUs/MPUs), RTOS concepts, interrupts, timing constraints, device bring-up fundamentals, and Linux-based embedded systems.
Strong hands-on experience building test automation in Python and/or C/C++; familiarity with unit/component test frameworks and test harness design.
Experience wired and wireless communications testing (TCP/IP, UDP/multicast, SIP basics) and log/packet analysis.
Strong debugging and root-cause skills using logs, traces, and lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer).
Experience producing test documentation, evidence, and traceability suitable for audits and regulated releases.
Ability to lead QA planning, communicate quality risks to leadership, and work effectively across Agile teams with independence.
Experience mentoring junior engineers and establishing repeatable QA processes preferred.

Tech Stack & Tools

Programming/Scripting: Python, C/C++, Bash
Test Frameworks: PyTest / unittest, GoogleTest (or equivalent), custom test harnesses
Embedded Targets: Microcontrollers (Renesas, Microchip, Cypress or similar), RTOS-based firmware (CMX / FreeRTOS / Zephyr or similar), Embedded Linux
Interfaces/Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/Multicast, SIP basics
CI/CD & Build: Git/GitHub, Jenkins/GitHub Actions (or similar), artifact/version management
Test Management & Tracking: Jira (or equivalent), test case management tools, requirements traceability matrices
Debug/Lab Tools: Oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzers, packet capture (Wireshark)

Core Competencies