Job Title : Firmware & Embedded Software Development & Test Engineer (Software QA)

Experience : 2-5 Years

Location : Bengaluru

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive validation plans and test cases for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coexistence features.

- Validate firmware and embedded software functionality across different wireless use cases and customer scenarios.

- Perform functional, regression, interoperability, performance, stress, and stability testing of wireless combo products.

- Develop automated test scripts and validation frameworks to improve test coverage and efficiency.

- Analyze and debug software defects, identify root causes, and collaborate with firmware development teams to resolve issues.

- Validate multi-radio coexistence scenarios involving Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic (BR/EDR), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), LE Audio, Zigbee, and Thread technologies.

- Evaluate wireless performance under different RF conditions, interference scenarios, and real-world environments.

- Conduct protocol analysis using industry-standard tools and prepare detailed defect reports.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams including Firmware Development, Product Management, Hardware Engineering, System Validation, and Customer Support.

- Participate in feature reviews, design discussions, test planning, and release readiness activities.

- Develop and maintain test documentation, validation reports, automation scripts, and test procedures.

- Ensure software quality through continuous improvement of validation processes and testing methodologies.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline.

- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Embedded Software Testing, Firmware Validation, or Software QA.

- Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

- Experience working in embedded software or firmware validation environments.

Required Technical Skills :

- Strong understanding of WLAN (Wi-Fi) protocols including IEEE 802.11 standards.

- Good knowledge of Bluetooth technologies :

1. Bluetooth Classic (BR/EDR)

2. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

3. LE Audio

- Understanding of IEEE 802.15.4 technologies such as :

1. Zigbee

2. Thread

- Knowledge of coexistence mechanisms between multiple wireless radios.

- Understanding of RF fundamentals including :

1. Antenna concepts

2. Channel interference

3. Signal strength

4. RF performance characteristics

- Experience validating multi-radio concurrency and coexistence scenarios.

- Hands-on experience with wireless testing and debugging tools including :

1. Wireshark

2. iPerf

3. Ellisys Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Coexistence Sniffers

- Experience creating and executing test plans and automated validation suites.

- Strong debugging and defect analysis skills.

Preferred Skills :

- Knowledge of Embedded Linux or RTOS environments.

- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Perl for test automation.

- Familiarity with Git, Jira, and Test Management tools.

- Experience working with embedded firmware development teams.

- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated validation frameworks.

- Knowledge of wireless certification processes is an added advantage.

Soft Skills :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities.

- High attention to detail with a quality-focused approach.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

- Strong time management and multitasking skills.

- Willingness to learn emerging wireless technologies and testing methodologies.