**Role & seniority: ** Software/validation engineer (likely mid-level); BS/MS CS or related required

**Location & work type: ** Austin, TX — 5 days in office

**Stack/tools: **

Swift and/or Python (OOP, design patterns, clean code)
AI/LLM tools for debugging/log analysis (e.g., Claude)
Command line proficiency (scripting, process inspection, toolchain execution)
Optional/bonus: macOS tools (Xcode, Instruments)
Data analysis tools: pandas, matplotlib (preferred)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Build/maintain test software in Swift/Python for hardware validation harnesses
Use AI/LLM-assisted debugging to accelerate log analysis and failure diagnosis
Reproduce, isolate, and document failures across software/hardware interaction; produce bug reports

**Must-have skills: **

Solid Swift and/or Python with OOP, design patterns, and clean code
Ability to work daily in a hardware lab (test racks, harnesses, bench equipment)
Systematic troubleshooting across software + hardware layers
Strong CLI skills (scripting, process inspection, running toolchains)

**Nice-to-haves: **

Hardware/firmware testing experience (test harnesses, validation rigs, embedded environments)
macOS familiarity (Xcode/Instruments)
Computer architecture & power management fundamentals
Experience developing test frameworks
Data analysis skills

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Job Description

Must-Have Skills

Swift and/or Python with solid OOP — design patterns and clean code required AI/LLM tools for active debugging — Claude for log analysis and failure diagnosis Hardware lab willingness — daily work with test racks, harnesses, and bench equipment Systematic troubleshooting across software and hardware interaction layers Command line proficiency — scripting, process inspection, toolchain execution

Preferred Skills

Hardware/firmware testing experience — test harnesses, validation rigs, or embedded environments macOS familiarity — Xcode or Instruments a plus Computer architecture & power management fundamentals Test framework development experience Data analysis — pandas, matplotlib, or similar

Responsibilities

Write and maintain test software in Swift/Python for hardware validation harnesses Use AI/LLM tools to accelerate debugging, log analysis, and test scenario generation Reproduce, isolate, and document failures across hardware test runs Set up and maintain hardware test harnesses and lab equipment File detailed bug reports and communicate findings to engineering teams Maintain test documentation and propose new validation approaches

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, or related field — required

Location: Austin, TX (5 days in office)

Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000 a year

Software Engineer in Test-Hardware Validation

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