Functional Testing Engineer

Tetramem•Fremont, CA

10d

About The Position

We are seeking a Functional Testing Engineer to join our team. This role involves testing and silicon debug, including writing necessary testing code, setting up testing platforms, and performing silicon screening and debugging. You will also design, develop, and maintain embedded software, including drivers and application code, to support device functionality and performance benchmarks. Key responsibilities include identifying and documenting test scenarios and conditions for the functional testing of embedded software, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of both firmware and hardware interfaces. You will contribute to testing methodology and setup, including probe card, packaged chip, and PCB testing. Analysis of signal integrity, noise, power, and other design issues is crucial. You will record and document results, compare them with expected outcomes, and log defects in the defect tracking system. Reproducing and isolating issues within embedded systems, providing detailed documentation for troubleshooting and resolution, is also a key part of this role. You will work closely with the hardware and design teams to verify embedded system features and to help debug issues at the firmware and driver levels. Assistance with product demo setup and running different demo benchmark/showroom projects will be required. Hardware development on circuit board, system, and user interface is also part of the scope.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Strong background in embedded programming with proficiency in C/C++ for driver and firmware development
Solid programming skills in Python and familiarity with MATLAB for test automation and analysis
Understanding of basic I/O protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO) and experience with DMA and interrupt handling in embedded systems
Working knowledge of microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi) and/or FPGA (Xilinx or Intel)
Working knowledge of testing instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeter, function generator
Basic knowledge of electronic circuits and semiconductor technology
Ability to work in a startup environment and to work both independently and as a team player
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
Proficiency in version control (Git, BitBucket)

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of in-memory computing and non-volatile memory
Experience with RISC-V CPUs and related embedded architectures
Working knowledge of machine learning and neural networks
Working knowledge of data converter systems (DAC, ADC)
Working knowledge of analog circuits (OpAmps, bandgap, temperature sensors)

Responsibilities

Testing and silicon debug, including writing the necessary testing code, testing platform setup, and silicon screening and debugging
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software, including drivers and application code, to support device functionality and performance benchmarks
Identify and document test scenarios and conditions for the functional testing of embedded software, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of both firmware and hardware interfaces
Contribute to testing methodology and setup including probe card, packaged chip, and PCB testing
Analysis of signal integrity, noise, power, and other design issues
Record and document results, compare them with expected outcomes, and log defects in the defect tracking system
Reproduce and isolate issues within embedded systems, providing detailed documentation for troubleshooting and resolution
Work closely with the hardware and design teams to verify embedded system features and to help debug issues at the firmware and driver levels
Help with product demo setup and running different demo benchmark/showroom projects as needed
Hardware development on circuit board, system and user interface