Firmware QA Engineer, Gridware
Enhancing grid assets with cutting-edge technology
Open for applications
Enhancing grid assets with cutting-edge technology
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To create a future where power outages and electrical grid hazards (think wildfire ignition) are a thing of the past.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of experience in firmware quality assurance or embedded systems testing
- Experience working with embedded systems, including hands-on experience with firmware development environments, tools, and debugging
- Proficiency in Python and C for test automation, debugging, and firmware validation
- Some ability to read schematics and work with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and voltmeters
- Proficiency in Linux-based environments, including command-line tools and scripting for test automation and debugging
- Demonstrated experience with testing frameworks and tools
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies and best practices, with the ability to tailor testing processes for high-quality firmware release
- Experience working in a collaborative environment with agile development processes
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document and convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and isolate complex issues across firmware, Linux environments, and hardware
Desirable
- Experience with CI/CD tools
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for embedded systems in critical infrastructure
- Familiarity with environmental testing protocols (e.g., temperature, humidity, and vibration testing) for embedded devices
What the job involves
- The Hardware Engineering team is responsible for designing and testing all of our devices, from mechanicals and electronics to the firmware and protocols they run
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for firmware testing, covering static analysis, unit, integration, system, and regression testing
- Measure and increase test coverage over time, making sure to emulate edge cases and failure scenarios
- With assistance from other teams, design and maintain automated hardware-in-the-loop test hardware to support regression testing
- This will include everything from verifying wireless network functionality to testing sensor behavior
- Identify, document, and track firmware bugs, collaborating with the firmware engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Monitor and analyze test results, creating detailed test reports and quality metrics to ensure continuous improvement in firmware quality
Our take
Utilities struggle with old infrastructure, which can cause long outages and increase wildfire risks. Current methods to address these issues are slow and costly, making it hard for utilities to keep up with necessary upgrades and risk management.
To tackle these problems, Gridware has created an affordable, easy-to-install technology that works with existing utility systems. It provides real-time data on infrastructure and wildfire risks, helping utilities reduce outages and spot potential wildfire threats easily.
Since launching, Gridware has expanded to five states and collected over one million hours of data. To support this growth, the company recently closed a successful funding round. With this financial support, Gridware is ready to help more widely improve utility reliability and wildfire prevention.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2025
$26.4m
SERIES A
Jun 2023
$10.5m
SEED
Total funding: $42.2m
Company benefits
- Flexible starting hours to reduce commute
- Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum plans fully covered)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-paid training to upgrade your skills
- Free parking and a commuter allowance
Company HQ
West Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Leadership
Timothy Barat
(CEO)Graduated from UC Berkeley College of Engineering with an MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Was a Graduate Student Researcher for 2 years.
Hall Chen
(CTO)Graduated from UC Berkeley with a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. They previously worked as an RF Payload Designer at Astranis.
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