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UST • Mountain View, California, United States
Salary: $81,000 - $122,000 / year
Role & seniority: Firmware Validation Engineer, Lead I - Semiconductor Software Product Development
C for SoC-level firmware
Python for automation, validation frameworks
Embedded systems hardware/software integration
Debugging tools: JTAG, trace tools, logs, protocol analyzers
Familiar with bootloaders, memory subsystems, interrupts, peripheral drivers
Validation methodologies, regression frameworks, CI/CD
High-speed interfaces (PCIe, UART, I2C, SPI)
Design, develop, and maintain SoC-level firmware; implement initialization, configuration, interrupts, and peripheral control
Develop validation plans, scripts, and regression suites; execute tests to ensure firmware stability
Collaborate with hardware/silicon teams for bring-up, feature enablement, issue resolution; debug across hardware–software boundaries; maintain validation documentation
8+ years in firmware development with validation and automation
Proficiency in C for SoC-level firmware; strong embedded systems understanding
Python automation/scripting for validation frameworks
Experience with SoC bring-up and low-level debugging; use of JTAG, trace tools, logs
Experience with bootloaders, memory subsystems, interrupts, peripheral drivers
Experience in silicon development environments
Knowledge of PCIe, UART, I2C, SPI; performance and stress testing
Familiarity with
Role Description
Firmware Validation Engineer
Lead I - Semiconductor S/W Product Development
Who We Are
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
Visit us at UST.com.
You Are
UST is seeking a highly skilled Firmware Development & Validation Engineer to join our hardware and system validation team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating developing embedded firmware & validating functionality across various platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with design specifications.
The Opportunity
Design, develop, and maintain SoC-level firmware components using C. Implement low-level firmware modules including initialization, configuration, interrupt handling, and peripheral control. Work closely with hardware and silicon teams for bring-up, feature enablement, and issue resolution. Develop and enhance Python-based automation frameworks for firmware validation and regression testing. Create test plans, develop validation scripts, and execute regression suites to ensure firmware stability and functionality. Debug and resolve firmware issues across hardware–software boundaries. Support silicon bring-up, board validation, and system integration activities. Contribute to performance tuning, optimization, and reliability improvements. Maintain documentation for firmware design, validation coverage, and defect tracking.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What You Need
Strong proficiency in C programming for firmware development at SoC level. Solid understanding of embedded systems architecture and hardware-software interaction. Experience in SoC bring-up and low-level debugging. Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and validation framework development. Experience in debugging tools (JTAG, trace tools, logs, protocol analyzers). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex system-level issues.
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Role Location: California
Compensation Range: $81,000-$122,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What We Believe
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
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Skills
firmware,embedded c,python automation framework,python,soc testing,