FPGA Configuration and Security (Firmware) UX Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Component , System and User Acceptance Validation
• Analyse product requirements, customer workflows, and functional specifications to derive end ‑ to ‑ end use cases
• Define acceptance criteria and validation coverage for each use case
• Design, implement, and successfully execute automated test cases
• Perform regression testing, functional testing, stress testing, negative testing, and integration testing and end-to-end customer use-case testing
• Debug & Root Cause Analysis
• Diagnose, reproduce, and root-cause complex firmware/system issues
• Triangulate failures across firmware, software, and hardware boundaries
• Work with firmware engineers, hardware designers, and system architects to root-cause issues
• Track defects, document findings, and drive issue resolution to closure
• Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, and architecture teams to isolate defects and drive resolution
• Automation & Infrastructure
• Develop or enhance automation frameworks using Python, Perl or scripting tools
• I mprove log collection, test orchestration, and result reporting systems
• Contribute to continuous integration/continuous validation (CI/CV) infrastructure
• Maintain test equipment, lab setups, and test environments
• Documentation & Reporti ng
• Provide detailed test reports, defect logs, and validation summaries
• Document test procedures, configuration details, and validation outcomes
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and release readiness evaluations

Requirements

• Bachelor's / Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• At least 8-9 + years of experience hands-on experience in firmware or embedded system validation.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, SoCs, and low-level firmware architecture and software stack layers
• Proficiency in Python scripting and at least one programming language (C/C++)
• F amiliarity with Git, Jira, Jenkins, or other version control & CI/CD systems
• In addition to these skills , one or more of the following skills will be an added advantage
• Experience validating FPGA-based systems or pre-silicon environments
• Experience with security/cryptography validation (secure boot, key management) , TPM, or credential workflows
• Experience with Linux kernel/driver-level testing
• Experience in automotive, industrial, or safety-critical embedded systems
• Job Type:
• Regular
• Shift:
• Shift 1 (Malaysia)
• Primary Location:
• Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia
• Additional Locations:
• Posting Statement:

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Details: Job Description: If you are someone who enjoys keeping things interesting and thinking on your feet , continue reading because there will be no two days alike hereon . We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Validation Engineer with proven experience in validating complex FPGA user flows on pre ‑ silicon and/or post ‑ silicon platforms. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in firmware/embedded software testing, strong analytical skills, and a passion for delivering high ‑ quality products . T his candidate is expected to pivot validation strategy to focus on embedded (FPGA) customer use-cases to validate real ‑ world scenarios on embedded (FPGA) platforms. This role focuses on end ‑ to ‑ end system behaviour , ensuring that integrated hardware, firmware, drivers, and applications work seamlessly together under practical operating conditions. You will translate user workflows and usage scenarios into structured test cases, uncover system-level issues, and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver reliable, production-ready embedded solutions. The successful candidate will be part of the Altera Software and IP Solutions (SIPS) Team. Why this Role Matters? U se-case testing is where the real-world behaviour of the device is validated . You will play a critical role in ensuring that the product behaves reliably not only in lab conditions but in actual customer environments-making this role essential to product success. If you aspire to grow into a leader in embedded and especially in FPGA systems and software ecosystem , this is the role for you .

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