Embedded Software Engineer, Onboard Test Automation (AI)

TL;DR

Embedded Software Engineer, Onboard Test Automation (AI): Designing and executing automated tests for onboard software subsystems with an accent on embedded compute platforms, middleware, and sensor integration. Focus on validating software behavior on embedded hardware within hardware-in-the-loop environments and scaling testing via CI pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA

Salary: $209,700–$266,800

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology creating mapless and hardware-agnostic AI products for automated driving.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and execute automated tests for onboard software subsystems including OS, middleware, and sensors.
• Validate software behavior on embedded hardware platforms within hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers to identify test gaps and build coverage for new features.
• Debug and triage complex system-level issues across software and hardware boundaries.
• Contribute to CI pipelines and reusable test frameworks to enable developer self-service testing.

Requirements

• Experience testing embedded software systems, ideally on Linux or QNX-based platforms.
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++ for test development and automation.
• Experience working with embedded hardware platforms and understanding hardware/software interactions.
• Proven ability to debug and triage complex issues across system layers.
• Understanding of software testing principles, including automation and integration testing.
• Must be based in Sunnyvale, CA for a hybrid work arrangement.

Nice to have

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing environments.
• Familiarity with sensor systems or data pipelines (e.g., camera, radar).
• Experience working with CI/CD systems such as Buildkite.
• Exposure to robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time software environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity package.
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and new perspectives.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Embodied AI and autonomous driving technology.
• Fast-paced environment focused on solving complex, groundbreaking challenges.