Senior SDET - Firmware

Whisker•Auburn Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today. We work onsite 4+ days a week, with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 600+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend. What You’ll Do: The Senior SDET - Firmware will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of firmware systems through the development of automated testing frameworks and rigorous quality assurance practices. Additionally, the Senior SDET will collaborate closely with firmware engineers to design, execute, and improve comprehensive test plans and strategies for embedded systems and IoT devices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Firmware Engineering, and / or equivalent years of experience.
10+ years of professional experience in firmware development or testing.
5+ years of proven experience in a firmware testing or SDET role, demonstrating successful implementation of automated testing frameworks for embedded systems.
5+ years of experience with testing tools and frameworks for embedded systems.
5+ years of experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for test automation.
4+ years of experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing setups and methodologies.
2+ years of experience with wireless communication protocols.
In-depth understanding of firmware testing methodologies, including unit, integration, system, and regression testing.
Expertise in debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers.
Experience with test automation frameworks and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Strong knowledge of hardware-software interaction and debugging hardware peripherals.
Familiarity with secure firmware practices, including testing secure bootloaders and OTA updates.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to address technical challenges in a dynamic environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in using test management and defect tracking tools.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Project management skills with a track record of successfully driving testing initiatives to completion.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
A passion for staying updated on industry trends and continuously improving technical expertise.
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions.
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues.
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs).

Nice To Haves

Experience with CloudWatch, AppSync, Relational Databases, Kinesis Stream, CloudTrail, API Gateway, Cognito or VPC

Responsibilities

Leads the development and implementation of automated test frameworks and tools to validate firmware functionality, performance, and security
Collaborates closely with firmware engineers to define and execute comprehensive test strategies that ensure the delivery of high-quality firmware products
Develops, maintains, and executes automated test suites for embedded systems and IoT devices
Designs and implements test plans to validate firmware against product requirements, ensuring robust and reliable functionality
Identifies, documents, and tracks firmware defects, collaborating with engineering teams to resolve issues efficiently
Establishes and enforces quality assurance best practices, ensuring consistent testing methodologies are applied across firmware projects
Evaluates and integrates new testing tools and methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process
Analyzes and reports on test results, providing insights and recommendations to improve firmware quality
Assists in the development of simulation and emulation environments to facilitate testing in various scenarios
Drives continuous improvement of the firmware testing process, identifying opportunities for automation and optimization
Will perform additional responsibilities when required