Platform Software Validation Engineer

Title: Platform Software Validation Engineer
Location: Long Beach, CA or Palo Alto, CA (4 days onsite a week)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Client: Ford
Rate: $60/hr on W2 (Flexible)
Referral: $2/hr
Visa: TN
Interview Mode: Video
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Job Description

Overview
The meeting focused on defining requirements for a new Platform Software Validation Engineer team. Manager provided additional technical context beyond the job description, clarified the desired candidate profile, reviewed the interview process, and discussed logistics, budget, and hiring timelines. Coding Expectations
Python knowledge at a junior level is acceptable
Stronger emphasis on understanding of C/C++
Key Takeaways
This is a highly embedded, platform-level validation role. Embedded developers who can test are preferred over pure test engineers.

RTOS, driver validation, networking, file systems, and chipset experience are critical. Target 4-5 hires at the mid-to-senior level. Long Beach and Palo Alto are the approved work locations with a 4-day onsite requirement. Interview process includes coding assessments and an onsite panel. Candidates with NXP, Green Hills, GDB, networking, and semiconductor backgrounds should receive priority consideration.

Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong Technical Background
Manager emphasized a preference for:
Embedded software developers who know how to test
Candidates with both development and validation experience
Key Skills to Target
Embedded software development
RTOS experience
Driver-level validation
Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) validation
Microcontroller debugging and validation
Network stack testing
File system testing
Crypto and networking knowledge
GitHub workflows
C Mock/CMock experience
Debugging and trace analysis tools
Preferred Technologies & Experience
Candidates with experience in the following should be prioritized:
NXP chipsets
Realtek drivers
Green Hills Compiler
GDB debuggers and trace recorders
Industries to Target
Preferred backgrounds include:
Automotive
Robotaxi companies
AI-focused companies
Semiconductor companies
Networking organizations such as Cisco
Automotive experience is considered a nice-to-have, not a requirement.

Candidate Screening Guidance
Manager suggested recruiters explore the following during qualification calls:
Questions to Ask
How would you test a file system? What chipsets have you worked on or validated? How have you stress-tested a network stack? What tools did you use during network validation? What embedded platforms, drivers, or RTOS environments have you supported? Hiring Need
Looking to hire approximately 4-5 engineers. Seeking a mix of mid-level and senior engineers. Minimum experience:
Mid-level: ~3+ years
Senior: 5+ years
Team & Scope
This is a new team being built.

Engineers will support validation at the platform/embedded software level, working across multiple vehicle ECUs rather than validating individual ECUs. Work will focus on:
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Embedded drivers and hardware abstraction layers
ECU and chipset-level validation
Network performance testing
Component-level test environments
Building and executing test plans