Firmware Validation Engineer

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 developing embedded firmware & validating functionality across various platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with design specifications. The Opportunity Design, develop, and validate firmware for embedded platforms with focus on system-level functionality. Develop and debug C++ based drivers for high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, UART, and UMA. Execute firmware validation activities including test planning, test case development, automation, and regression execution. Perform system-level validation using emulation platforms such as Zebu and Palladium. Develop Python-based automation frameworks for firmware validation and regression suites. Debug complex hardware–firmware interaction issues using logs, trace tools, and protocol analyzers. Collaborate with hardware, silicon, and platform teams to ensure feature readiness and issue resolution. Support bring-up activities, root cause analysis, and performance tuning. Contribute to validation documentation, coverage tracking, and quality metrics reporting. 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 Required Skills: Strong experience in Embedded Systems and Firmware Development. Proficiency in Python Automation & C++ for firmware and driver development. Solid understanding of PCIe, UART, UMA, and related system interfaces. Hands-on experience with firmware validation methodologies and system-level debugging. Experience working on emulation platforms such as Zebu and Palladium. Strong Python scripting skills for automation and validation framework development. Good understanding of hardware-software interaction and debugging techniques. Experience in root cause analysis and issue triaging. Desired Skills: Experience in pre-silicon validation and emulation-based verification environments. Knowledge of boot flow, memory initialization, and low-level system architecture. Exposure to performance validation and stress testing. Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD for firmware validation. Experience working in data center, SoC, or high-performance computing environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work in fast-paced environments. Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in Firmware Development and Validation in embedded environments. 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 lo