Platform Software Validation Engineer

We are seeking a Platform Software Validation Engineer that drives and executes the safety,
performance, and deterministic reliability strategies for next-generation automotive electronic control units
(ECUs). In this role, you will develop and perform hands-on post-silicon bench testing on microcontrollers,
validating Real-Time Drivers (RTD), the System Timer Module (STM), integrated automotive Ethernet
chipsets, and bootloaders.
You will own the end-to-end definition and execution of test methodologies designed to comply with ISO
26262 ASIL functional safety requirements while optimizing real-time network stack throughput. You will
architect automated test frameworks primarily controlled via Python frameworks, with flexibility to develop
target-side test code in C, C++, or Rust. Your expertise in embedded systems and automotive industry
knowledge will help ensure the quality and reliability of our software solutions.
What you’ll do...
• Post-Silicon Bench Testing & Hardware Validation
o Execute bench-level validation on physical silicon evaluation boards and custom
automotive ECUs.
o Configure and validate hardware peripherals, specifically focusing on the System Timer
Module (STM), memory protection units, and interrupt controllers.
o Integrate and verify PHY/switch drivers, validating high-speed automotive Ethernet
transceiver performance under varied environmental conditions.
o Bootloader & Flash Validation: Architect and execute test strategies for
primary/secondary bootloaders, validating secure boot sequences (cryptographic
signature verification), flashing routines via UDS (ISO 14229) over CAN/Ethernet, and
dual-bank OTA roll-back mechanisms on microcontrollers.
• Driver & Performance Verification
o Validate Real-Time Drivers (RTD) for bare-metal and AUTOSAR runtime environments.
o Benchmark network stack throughput and latency using network testing utilities like iperf,
CANoe, and hardware packet generators.
o Analyze complex communication layers including TCP/IP, SOME/IP, and DoIP over
automotive Ethernet interfaces.
• Functional Safety & Test Automation
o Design, implement, and maintain automated regression test frameworks controlled via
Python scripts.
o Develop target-side test applications in C, C++, or Rust when bare-metal deterministic
execution or strict memory safety verification is required.
o Author V&V test specifications mapped directly to safety goals to ensure compliance
across various safety levels (ASIL B to ASIL D) in alignment with ISO 26262 Part 6.
o Utilize advanced lab instrumentation (digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and
debuggers to capture signals and isolate physical-layer anomalies.

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You'll have...
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a
related STEM field.
• Processor Expertise: Hands-on experience debugging and validating microcontrollers (ie. ESP32,
ARM Cortex-M, etc.).
• Automotive Communication: Deep understanding of automotive networking protocols, including
Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1/1000BASE-T1), CAN FD, LIN, and Unified Diagnostic
Services (UDS / ISO 14229) for flashing configurations.
• Silicon Ecosystems: Proven familiarity with Realtek Ethernet transceivers/switches and
configuring low-level peripheral timers like the STM.
• Functional Safety Standards: Comprehensive understanding of ISO 26262 processes, hardware
software interface definitions (HSI), and safety-critical testing techniques.
• Software Toolkit: Strong programming fluency in Python for building bench automation
frameworks, alongside C for low-level embedded software inspection.

Even better, you may have...
• Automotive Network & Traffic Generation Tools
• Experience using dedicated automotive hardware interfaces and packet injection tools
such as Intrepid Control Systems RAD-Gigastar, Vector VN5610A/VN5640, or other
media converters.
• Familiarity with enterprise Layer 2/3 traffic emulation suites such as Keysight IxNetwork
or Spirent TestCenter to validate switch latency and throughput boundaries.
• Hands-on knowledge of network script automation using open-source packet
manipulation libraries like Scapy via Python.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) & Debug Environments
• Advanced proficiency in automated debugging and memory trace extraction utilizing a
Lauterbach Trace32 debugger or other vendor-specific debuggers.
• Experience using bench automation and instrumentation platforms such as dSPACE
(ControlDesk/ConfigurationDesk) or Vector VT System for modular I/O and fault-injection
testing.
• Proficiency configuring low-level registers, clocks, and peripheral drivers via vendor
specific configuration tools.
• ISO 26262 Code Compliance & Dynamic Analysis
• Experience with target-based software testing and code coverage frameworks like QA
Systems Cantata or Parasoft C/C++test to enforce structural safety standards.
• Familiarity with static analysis and MISRA C/C++ compliance checkers such as QA
MISRA, Helix QAC, or Synopsys Coverity.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.