Software Validation Engineer

Cepton

San Jose, CA

Contract

Mid Level

40/hr-40/hr

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

CEPTON, a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software Validation Engineer to join our production quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software quality assurance, particularly in embedded systems and firmware for LiDAR or similar technologies. This role involves working closely with our firmware developers, systems engineers, and product managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable firmware that meets our rigorous standards. We value learning, creativity, and problem-solving in a cutting-edge technological environment, with opportunities to work with industry leaders and face new challenges in the field of LiDAR and autonomous systems.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases for LiDAR firmware to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability.
Perform manual and automated testing of firmware, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and regression testing.
Collaborate with the firmware development team to identify, document, and track defects and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
Monitor and analyze test results, providing detailed reports on the quality and performance of the firmware. Document all success and failures and provide prompt feedback to firmware development team.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and establish quality metrics and benchmarks.
Participate as a member of the agile development team, stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in testing methodologies, tools, and technologies relevant to LiDAR and embedded systems.

Requirements

Strong interest in bleeding edge technology or autonomous driving systems.
Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for actions and decisions.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a clear sense of distinguishing quality (good vs. bad) and providing justifications.
Proven capability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and skills.
Strong self-initiative and drive to achieve goals and complete tasks without requiring constant supervision.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

Experience in software quality assurance.
Experience using a test automation framework or test automation tool.
Experience in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or similar.

Qualifications

Experience in software quality assurance.
Experience in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or similar.

Benefits & Perks

$40/hour
Temporary contract position with the possibility of full-time employment after the initial trial period.
Work with industry-leading technology and innovative projects.
Opportunity to collaborate with a global team and attend trade shows and conferences as needed.

Working at Cepton

At Cepton, we value learning more than prior knowledge, creativity in problem-solving, and working together to face technological challenges. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration among like-minded professionals dedicated to advancing lidar technology and autonomous systems.

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