Test Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Test Engineer (Embedded/HIL): Designing and implementing automated test frameworks and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems for mission-critical alarm and safety products with an accent on system reliability and embedded hardware validation. Focus on building test rigs, simulating real-world sensor failures, and coordinating cloud APIs for end-to-end system validation.

Location: San Mateo, CA, United States

Salary: $130,000 - $280,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leader in cloud physical security, providing an AI-powered platform for video security, access control, and alarm systems.

What you will do

• Design and implement automated test frameworks for embedded alarm and safety products.
• Build Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing systems to validate real devices under realistic conditions.
• Verify individual components (sensors, controllers, communication modules) and end-to-end system behavior.
• Write software to coordinate devices, test rigs, and cloud APIs for automated validation.
• Simulate real-world scenarios such as sensor faults, communication failures, and power interruptions.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and backend teams to debug issues and improve test coverage.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with embedded systems or hardware devices.
• Basic familiarity with embedded Linux environments.
• Ability to write software to automate tests and coordinate hardware devices.
• Must be based in or eligible to work in the US (Sponsorship is provided).

Nice to have

• Experience with life safety or mission-critical regulatory standards (UL, ULC, etc.).
• Prior experience implementing Machine Learning or AI tools to optimize QA workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare programs with premiums 100% covered for the employee.
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and FSA options.
• Paid parental leave policy and fertility benefits.
• Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and personal sick time.
• Professional development stipend and healthy lunches provided daily.
• Commuter benefits and expanded mental health support.