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netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.) • Austin, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: Firmware Test Development Engineer / Systems Test Validation Engineer; 6+ years experience preferred (mid-senior level)
Stack/tools: Firmware/Platform test development; System BIOS/UEFI boot; Python scripting; C/C++; automation frameworks; test procedures, regression tests; CI alignment
Define and implement end-to-end platform-level test flows to validate firmware across boot and runtime
Develop detailed regression test cases, procedures, and automated scripts; execute tests and debug failures
Collaborate with firmware architects and validation teams; contribute to test strategy, coverage, and infrastructure enhancements
6+ years in firmware/software development, validation, or related work
Experience with pre-/post-silicon firmware and system test environments; SoC/system-level debugging
C/C++ and scripting (Python, Perl); knowledge of BIOS concepts (ACPI, SMBios); emphasis on automation and CI
Experience with enterprise server platforms (AMD EPYC, Instinct GPUs)
Memory subsystem validation, power management, security features (TPM, Secure Boot), virtualization enablement
High-speed I/O validation (PCIe, CXL); sideband protocols (MCTP, SPDM, PLDM)
Embedded firmware background; test infrastructure improvement experience
Location & work type: Austin, TX; on-site 3 days/week; 12-month contract (W2)
Job Title: Firmware Test Development Engineer.
Location: Austin, TX (3 days in office)
Duration: 12 months contract on W2
Firmware and Platform test development and validation
Experience of System BIOS / UEFI boot process
Focus on automation, create, execute, and maintain detailed test procedures and test scripts for cutting-edge firmware, using Python as scripting language
We are seeking a collaborative and motivated System Firmware Test Development Engineer to join our firmware QA team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with firmware architects and domain-specific validation teams to understand new firmware and system level features, define end-to-end test strategies, and develop comprehensive regression test cases. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality firmware delivery through systematic, automated, and scalable validation frameworks. The focus will be on AMD Server Class EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who bring curiosity, technical depth, and a commitment to innovation.
Partner with firmware architects and domain validation engineers to understand new and evolving firmware features.
Define and implement platform-level end-to-end test flows to validate firmware functionality across boot and runtime.
Develop detailed regression test cases and test procedures aligned with automation requirements and continuous integration practices.
Ensure test designs are automation-friendly and compatible with existing or new test frameworks.
Conduct test execution, debug issues, and collaborate with firmware developers to drive defect resolution.
Contribute to test strategy and coverage analysis, focusing on system-level feature interactions and cross-domain dependencies.
Participate in test infrastructure enhancements, improving test coverage, efficiency, and reporting.
80% focus will be on test content creation and 20% on test execution
Minium 6 years of relevant work experience (firmware or software development or validation)
Knowledge of Pre- and post-silicon firmware / system test environments
Debugging skills at SoC (System on a Chip) and System level
Experience with Computer Architecture concepts and Enterprise class server platform features
Prior experience working on embedded firmware
Ability to program in C, C++, and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.)
Bios Concepts (ACPI, SMBios tables)
RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability) features and validation
Memory subsystem validation (DDR, persistent memory, error injection, etc.)
Power management and telemetry
Platform security features (TPM, SPDM, Secure boot, ROT based attestation etc.)
Virtualization and firmware enablement (ACPI, SR-IOV, etc.)
High-speed I/O validation (PCIe, CXL)
Sideband protocols: MCTP, SPDM, PLDM, RDE, etc.