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Platform Software Validation Engineer - Hybrid

MSys Inc.

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Long Beach, CAHybrid
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The meeting focused on defining requirements for a new Platform Software Validation Engineer team, with the manager providing technical context, candidate profile preferences, interview process details, and hiring logistics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonC/C++Embedded Software DevelopmentRTOSDriver-Level ValidationHardware Abstraction Layer ValidationMicrocontroller DebuggingNetwork Stack TestingFile System TestingCrypto and Networking KnowledgeGitHub WorkflowsC Mock/CMockDebugging and Trace Analysis ToolsNXP ChipsetsRealtek DriversGreen Hills CompilerGDB Debuggers

Full job description

**** Webcam interview; *** Long term project Linkedin Must Hybrid - (4 days onsite a week) ****

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

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