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# Software Engineer, Embedded Test Automation

- **Company:** Imperative Care
- **Location:** Campbell, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Build Automation, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Hardware Testing, Git, Pytest, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/63c82a79-d97f-4c08-967e-3fd845024904

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
 * Strong Python software-development skills and experience creating maintainable automation frameworks, test tools, or manufacturing utilities.
 * Experience automating hardware/software or electromechanical systems using test fixtures, laboratory equipment, or hardware-in-the-loop environments.
 * Experience with Linux, Git, automated test frameworks such as pytest, and CI/CD systems; experience with containers and build automation is a plus.
 * Experience with C or C++, embedded systems, and communication interfaces such as CAN, UART, or Ethernet is preferred. Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or another regulated or safety-critical environment is also a plus.

## Description

The Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Test Automation designs and develops automation used to test, integrate, and manufacture the embedded systems within our medical robotic platform. This hands-on role will build hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure, automated firmware tests, and reliable manufacturing tools.

 * Design, implement, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop test systems and automated fixtures for embedded firmware and hardware.
 * Build reusable Python automation for component, integration, regression, and fault-injection testing
 * Create and maintain manufacturing tools for device programming, provisioning, configuration, calibration, and diagnostics
 * Integrate embedded tests and hardware test stations into CI/CD workflows
 * Collaborate with embedded software, electrical, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop tools to automate tasks and collect data