Staff Embedded Systems Test Engineer, Flock Safety

• Have a Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ years of experience in QA and test automation
• Have hands-on embedded electronics prototyping experience
• Possess deep expertise in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks for embedded systems
• Are comfortable interacting with code in multiple languages to create, validate, and profile embedded devices
• Are comfortable working cross-functionally across multiple projects
• Have experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing
• Have experience commercializing electronic hardware in the consumer or industrial IoT space
• Can read schematics and PCB layouts to inform test strategies and aid in debugging
• Have experience with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) and bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira)
• Have a healthy skepticism of and trust-but-verify relationship with abstraction layers
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Have humility, curiosity, and a passion for sharing knowledge

Desirable

• Imagine owning the entire automated testing landscape for innovative embedded systems that directly combat crime and make communities safer
• At Flock, we're looking for a Staff Embedded Systems Test Engineer to design, implement, and manage the critical infrastructure that guarantees our devices are reliable, performant, and scalable
• You'll validate everything from low-level firmware to complex physical interactions
• If you're passionate about moving fast, solving tough challenges, and ensuring top-tier quality in a dynamic environment where you can bridge the gap between prototype and production, this is your opportunity to lead our Device Software Quality efforts
• You will design, implement, and manage the infrastructure that validates the software on our embedded products, from bare-metal firmware to interactions with the physical world
• This role will be a professional generalist who is able to walk the line between scrappy prototype and production polish
• The First 30 Days
• Develop a comprehensive and thorough understanding of our device portfolio
• Begin developing a strategic plan for a unified, scalable test automation framework
• Contribute to the testing and bring-up of next generation products
• Identify opportunities for power savings on our existing devices
• The First 60 Days
• Create performance profiling dashboards and reports, hardware design guides, application notes, and other relevant technical collaterals
• Prototype, evaluate, and profile new design approaches and system solutions
• Analyze and root cause embedded system and product issues in the Android, MCU code, and hardware domain
• 90 Days & Beyond
• Own the end-to-end automated testing solution for next-generation products. Work with stakeholders in Hardware, Software, and Operations to define system quality requirements, testing procedures, and integration strategies

• Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are
• The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field
• The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day
• The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners
• The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more