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Transcend Softech LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

Participate in the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, integration, and testing. * Develop and maintain embedded ...

Rosenxt

Embedded Software Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$141K - $186K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Location : San Luis Obispo This role is required to be on-site at our ... Experience with software testing * Willingness to travel on a few short business trips per year

Rosenxt

Embedded Software Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site +1

$141K - $186K/yr

Rosenxt USA seeks to add a: Embedded Software Engineer Location : US San Luis Obispo ... Experience with software testing * Willingness to travel on a few short business trips per year

Rosennxt

Embedded Software Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$141K - $186K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Location : San Luis Obispo This role is required to be on-site at our ... Experience with software testing * Willingness to travel on a few short business trips per year

Rosennxt

Embedded Software Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$141K - $186K/yr

Rosenxt USA seeks to add a: Embedded Software Engineer Location : US San Luis Obispo ... Experience with software testing * Willingness to travel on a few short business trips per year

Resource Point LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$136K - $179K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Carlsbad, CA or Marlborough, MA Duration: 6+ Months This ... Position Summary: The selected candidate will contribute to the development, testing, and ...

Leidos

Embedded Software Engineer

La Jolla, CA

$87K - $157K/yr

Experience with software testing tools and methodologies * Experience in creating and maintaining ... Ability to debug embedded systems using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers * Experience ...

Leidos

Embedded Software Engineer

San Diego, CA

$87K - $157K/yr

Experience with software testing tools and methodologies * Experience in creating and maintaining ... Ability to debug embedded systems using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers * Experience ...

Leidos

Embedded Software Engineer

Cardiff By The Sea, CA

$87K - $157K/yr

Experience with software testing tools and methodologies * Experience in creating and maintaining ... Ability to debug embedded systems using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers * Experience ...

Leidos

Embedded Software Engineer

Chula Vista, CA

$87K - $157K/yr

Experience with software testing tools and methodologies * Experience in creating and maintaining ... Ability to debug embedded systems using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers * Experience ...

Leidos

Embedded Software Engineer

National City, CA

$87K - $157K/yr

Experience with software testing tools and methodologies * Experience in creating and maintaining ... Ability to debug embedded systems using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers * Experience ...

Leidos

Embedded Software Engineer

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

$87K - $157K/yr

Experience with software testing tools and methodologies * Experience in creating and maintaining ... Ability to debug embedded systems using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers * Experience ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded software tester in California is $100,808.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,400.00 and $122,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Embedded Software Testers often encounter challenges such as limited debugging capabilities due to hardware constraints, reproducing and isolating intermittent bugs, and ensuring software reliability on diverse hardware platforms. They must also work with evolving requirements and collaborate closely with hardware, software, and quality assurance teams to validate integrated systems. Adapting to tight development timelines and maintaining thorough documentation are integral parts of the role. Overcoming these challenges develops strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking, which are essential for a successful career in embedded systems testing.

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To thrive as an Embedded Software Tester, you need a solid understanding of embedded systems, programming languages such as C/C++, and software testing methodologies, often supported by a degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field. Experience with test automation tools, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and relevant certifications like ISTQB or knowledge of RTOS is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help testers work collaboratively with developers and engineers. These skills and qualities are critical for ensuring reliable, high-quality embedded software in safety- and performance-critical environments.

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Embedded Software Validation Engineer

Embedded Software Validation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$151K - $198K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 18 hours ago

Job description

Job Description
In this position...
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Validation Engineer to join our team, specializing in embedded systems with a focus on validating automotive firmware and applications. As an Embedded Software Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and scaling automated tests for our embedded software products, to ultimately validate functional and non-functional requirements. You will also be responsible for designing and bringing up test benches to launch Ford software on production-intent hardware, on which you will author and execute automated tests. These tests will validate software features across various domains, including network communication, IoT and connectivity, multimedia, UI, and low-voltage power distribution. Your expertise in embedded systems and automotive industry knowledge will help ensure the quality and reliability of our software solutions.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
  • Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional, non-functional, and regression testing for embedded software components.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated tests and tools on embedded software systems in automotive environments, including application-layer firmware, infotainment/UI, and multimedia.
  • Design, build, bring-up, and scale remotely accessible test stations with production-intent hardware and peripherals, for accurately represent automotive environments.

Qualifications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to:
  • Review requirements for completeness and testability,
  • Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture
  • Build, review, and expand infrastructure needed to simulate automative behaviors and automate tests
  • Derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design
  • Develop and test in tandem with developers, troubleshoot and resolve bugs, and raise the standard for high quality software and functionality through iteration and automation.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and maintainability.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices.

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or relevant experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, preferably with embedded systems in the automotive industry.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, or other relevant languages used in embedded software development and verification.
  • Experience writing automated tests in test frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Robot Framework, or similar.
  • Strong experience debugging embedded systems at a module and/or system level, and the ability to triage nightly regression failures.
  • Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., requirements-driven test development, unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing).
  • Experience validating embedded software features across one or more of the following domains: network communication, IoT and connectivity, multimedia, UI, and low-voltage power distribution.

Even better, you may have...
  • Proficiency in C/C++, or other relevant embedded software development languages.
  • Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments.
  • Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet (MQTT, GRPC, DDS, etc), LIN, etc.
  • Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internally IDLs and frameworks.
  • Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing on Linux-based environments.
  • Experience testing Android and/or iOS devices.
  • Experience with automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262.
  • Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques.
  • Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.
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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

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Year founded

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