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# Embedded Systems Validation Test Engineer (Python)

- **Company:** OSI Engineering
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $149,760 - $191,360
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Apple Mac Systems, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Software Engineering, System Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f85a3ebc-9c9d-4a72-9d69-cd5e9fd3c1e2

## About the Role

2-8+ years of experience in developing and testing embedded systems/devices
System Validation testing experience to validate and debug embedded products (FW/SW)
Must have excellent Python test automation experience
Understanding and experience with ARM platform and architecture/instruction set.
Experience with one or more standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PCIe)
Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lid, etc.
Able to comprehend hardware specs and schematics.
Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or MacOS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with C++/Objective-C/Swift

## Description

In this role you will test and validate firmware and drivers for common firmware interfaces, chipsets, communications protocols and various SoC IPs. You will also implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis of devices, helping with new technology exploration and proof of concept development. This is a highly multi-functional role, and you'll work closely with various teams, like EE, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Testing, QA, Factory, Manufacturing and Operations.