Senior SDET - Firmware

Description

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today.

We work onsite 4+ days a week, with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 600+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.

What You’ll Do:

The Senior SDET - Firmware will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of firmware systems through the development of automated testing frameworks and rigorous quality assurance practices. Additionally, the Senior SDET will collaborate closely with firmware engineers to design, execute, and improve comprehensive test plans and strategies for embedded systems and IoT devices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• Leads the development and implementation of automated test frameworks and tools to validate firmware functionality, performance, and security
• Collaborates closely with firmware engineers to define and execute comprehensive test strategies that ensure the delivery of high-quality firmware products
• Develops, maintains, and executes automated test suites for embedded systems and IoT devices
• Designs and implements test plans to validate firmware against product requirements, ensuring robust and reliable functionality
• Identifies, documents, and tracks firmware defects, collaborating with engineering teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Establishes and enforces quality assurance best practices, ensuring consistent testing methodologies are applied across firmware projects
• Evaluates and integrates new testing tools and methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process
• Analyzes and reports on test results, providing insights and recommendations to improve firmware quality
• Assists in the development of simulation and emulation environments to facilitate testing in various scenarios
• Drives continuous improvement of the firmware testing process, identifying opportunities for automation and optimization
• Will perform additional responsibilities when required 

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Firmware Engineering, and / or equivalent years of experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in firmware development or testing.
• 5+ years of proven experience in a firmware testing or SDET role, demonstrating successful implementation of automated testing frameworks for embedded systems.
• 5+ years of experience with testing tools and frameworks for embedded systems.
• 5+ years of experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for test automation.
• 4+ years of experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing setups and methodologies.
• 2+ years of experience with wireless communication protocols.
• In-depth understanding of firmware testing methodologies, including unit, integration, system, and regression testing.
• Expertise in debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of hardware-software interaction and debugging hardware peripherals.
• Familiarity with secure firmware practices, including testing secure bootloaders and OTA updates.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to address technical challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using test management and defect tracking tools.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Project management skills with a track record of successfully driving testing initiatives to completion.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• A passion for staying updated on industry trends and continuously improving technical expertise.
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions.
• A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues.
• Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs).

Not Required but Nice to Have!

• Experience with CloudWatch, AppSync, Relational Databases, Kinesis Stream, CloudTrail, API Gateway, Cognito or VPC 

Benefits & Perks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Whisker Parents Program
• 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
• Pet Insurance Discount
• 401K match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Top of the line equipment
• Pet-friendly office
• Whisker products and swag
• Continuing education Support
• On-site gym with Peloton
• Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

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