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# Firmware QA

- **Company:** The Aes Group, Inc
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), LTE (Telecommunication), Confluence, JIRA, Bluetooth, Ubuntu (Operating System), Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Log Analysis, Regression Testing, Data Streaming, Test Execution Engine, Wireshark, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Audio Streaming, Integration Tests, Bug Reporting, GNSS
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/firmware-qa-foster-city-ca--897b2aa1-2d57-4f46-aed1-7db361e6c14a

## About the Role

Computer Firmware, Quality Assurance, Debugging Skills, Software Testing, Testing, Computer Firmware, Audio Streaming, Integration Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, * BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related; 8+ years in a hands-on validation/QA engineering role on firmware or embedded products.

 * Validation depth: Demonstrated experience writing and executing test plans/cases, identifying and closing coverage gaps, and managing defects through the full lifecycle.
 * Connectivity background (any flavor): Hands-on validation experience in at least one connectivity domain Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular (LTE/5G), GNSS, or vehicle networking.
 * Root-cause skill: Strong log triage and debugging instincts; comfortable with Wireshark, DLT, ADB, and similar tooling.
 * Field triage experience: Track record of reproducing and isolating defects reported from production/field environments.
 * Python scripting sufficient to automate repetitive checks and parse logs; comfortable on Linux/Ubuntu.
 * Strong defect-tracking discipline (JIRA/Confluence) and experience in agile release cycles., * Prior experience with in-cabin entertainment and/or media casting frameworks.
 * Bluetooth stack validation (pairing, A2DP/HFP/AVRCP, interop).
 * Background and experience in wireless connectivity technologies.
 * Prior exposure to autonomous-vehicle or robotaxi fleet environments.

## Description

Seeking a hands-on Firmware Validation Engineer to lead manual testing, defect debugging, test coverage improvement, and field issue investigation for automotive connectivity and in-cabin audio systems.
This is primarily a validation and debugging role, not a firmware development position., * Manual feature validation: Execute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing for Audio and streaming features on bench and in-vehicle.

 * Test content development: Author new test cases, expand existing test suites, and keep test documentation current as features evolve.
 * Coverage gap closure: Identify untested or under-tested paths in the existing suites and systematically add coverage; track coverage health for each feature track.
 * Root cause analysis: Reproduce defects, capture and analyze logs (Wireshark, DLT, ADB, HCI/Bluetooth traces, vehicle logs), and isolate root cause before handing off to firmware owners.
 * Field issue triage: Own first-line triage for Audio and Streaming feature fleet issues reproduce in lab, narrow scope, and drive issues to closure in partnership with fleet support, diagnostics, and firmware teams.
 * Defect lifecycle: Manage defects end-to-end in JIRA clear reproduction steps, attached logs, severity rationale, fix verification, and regression follow-up.
 * Test infrastructure: Maintain test benches, in-vehicle rigs, and diagnostic setups so they stay release-ready.
 * Cross-functional communication: Partner with firmware leads, product managers, and integration partners to align on feature readiness and defect priority.