Embedded Software Engineer 5 - Newark, CA - Onsite

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer 5

Location: Newark, CA - Onsite

Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Platform Software

Worker Type: Contract

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Request Summary

Assignment Dates: January 4 – March 31

Daily Schedule: Asynchronous/flexible based on team needs

Overtime: Approximately 2–3 hours as needed

Travel: None expected

Chance for Extension: Yes

Conversion Potential: Yes

Key Projects

This role will support embedded software verification across Diagnostics, Communication, and Bootloader components. The contractor will also support hardware integration into test benches, test-bench maintenance, troubleshooting, and test automation.

Typical Task Breakdown & Operating Rhythm

Lead verification efforts for embedded software on target hardware.

Bring up, configure, and troubleshoot new hardware on test benches.

Maintain and debug existing test benches and validation environments.

Develop and enhance test software, tools, and automation scripts.

Convert manual tests into automated tests.

Develop hardware- and software-based tests from requirements.

Participate in test-code design and code reviews.

Troubleshoot software, hardware, and test-environment issues.

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition

What Makes This Role Interesting?

This position provides an opportunity to work across embedded software verification, hardware integration, troubleshooting, test development, and automation within the Embedded Platform team.

The contractor will have exposure to both software and hardware while helping improve testing efficiency, validation environments, and overall engineering quality.

Unique Selling Points

Broad technical scope across embedded software, hardware, testing, and automation

Hands-on work with target hardware and test benches

Opportunity to develop and improve automated testing solutions

Exposure to automotive technologies and vehicle communication protocols

Candidate Requirements

Experience

10+ years of relevant industry experience preferred

Experience testing low-level embedded software

Experience developing hardware- and software-based tests from requirements

Experience converting manual tests into automated tests

Strong troubleshooting skills across software, hardware, and test environments

Experience with test scripting and automation

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred

MS preferred

Education requirements may be flexible based on relevant experience

Programming Languages

Candidates need proficiency in at least one of the following:

CAPL

C/C++

Python

Candidates do not need proficiency in all three languages.

Top 3 Hard Skills

1. Test Design

Ability to develop effective hardware- and software-based tests from requirements, including embedded software testing on target hardware.

2. Coding

Reasonable working-level coding proficiency, with experience in at least one relevant language such as:

CAPL

C/C++

Python

3. Relevant Technical Certification/Qualification

Relevant technical certification, qualification, or comparable technical background applicable to embedded software testing and validation.

Years of experience by individual hard skill: Not specifically defined. Relevant overall experience and technical capability will be considered.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience

The following experience is beneficial but is not required:

Automotive testing experience

Experience with Automotive Ethernet

CAN/CAN-FD

LIN

ISO-14229 diagnostic standards

Vector CANoe or similar tools

Jenkins

Git/GitLab

Python automation

On-chip debugging tools such as Lauterbach

Automotive hardware/PCBA-level debugging

Vehicle-level testing and debugging