ALSO. · 4 hours ago
Sr. Validation & Tools Engineer - Embedded Firmware
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expALSO. is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs to address global mobility challenges. The Sr. Validation & Tools Engineer will ensure quality across firmware and software through comprehensive testing strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Define and own writing of comprehensive test strategies, test plans and test cases for the verification and validation scope of firmware & software Release cycles
Drive & contribute to the design, setup, and continuous improvement of SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) environments for robust system-level testing
Own and manage the firmware and software release validation, from pre-release verification to post-release validation and metrics tracking, including both manual & automated testing
Drive root cause analysis of complex system bugs & issues and follow up on corrective actions across firmware, hardware, and software domains
Collaborate deeply with hardware, firmware, system engineering & product teams to ensure testability and quality are built into product requirements and architecture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and embedded systems testing preferably high-complexity, vertically integrated consumer products
Deep technical domain expertise in Automotive, Software defined vehicles, MCU/ECU architecture, Power & Fault Management, including Safety & Security functions
Experience working with Connectivity, location services & Mobile platforms across wireless technologies such as Cellular, Wifi or Bluetooth
Strong understanding and experience working extensively with embedded hardware, bootloader, firmware, debug access utilities using serial interface interfaces such as JTAG, etc
Experience working with Test management systems, Requirements management and bug tracking tools for Release execution reporting and traceability of validation scope
Strong programming and scripting skills in C/C++ and Python, with experience designing robust automated test pipelines
Advanced knowledge of CI/CD automation tools and workflows (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) and use of SIL/HIL environments for validation
In-depth familiarity with UDS, XCP, and other embedded communication protocols
Expertise in hardware/software communication protocols and physical layers (I2C, SPI, CAN, CAN-FD, USB-PD, etc.)
Passion for mentoring, developing and building a quality-first culture in a fast-moving startup environment
Preferred
Automation experience with tools such as Python based Robotframework or Pytest, Selenium, Appium, Espresso would be a plus
Experience working with Automotive sniffer tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, etc. is a plus
Benefits
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Company
ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$305MKey Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M
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