Platform Software Validation Engineer

Title: Platform Software Validation Engineer
Location: Long Beach CA or Palo Alto CA (4 days onsite a week)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Client: Ford
Rate:$60/hr on W2 (Flexible)
Visa: USC GC GC EAD H4 EAD TN
Interview Mode: Video

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Need Genuine LinkedIn- NO RECENT OR MULTIPLE LINKEDIN
Must have Visa Copy with the submission (FOR GC and EADs)
Must have full educational details with University Name and year of completion in resume.
WITHOUT ABOVE MENTIONED PREREQUISITE RESUME WILL BE DEEMED AS FAKE.

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

Automotive experience is considered a nice-to-have not a requirement.
Candidate Screening Guidance

Manager suggested recruiters explore the following during qualification calls:
Questions to Ask
How would you test a file system
What chipsets have you worked on or validated
How have you stress-tested a network stack
What tools did you use during network validation
What embedded platforms drivers or RTOS environments have you supported

Hiring Need
Looking to hire approximately4-5 engineers.
Seeking a mix ofmid-level and senior engineers.
Minimum experience:
Mid-level: 3 years
Senior: 5 years

Team & Scope
This is anew team being built.
Engineers will support validation at theplatform/embedded software level working across multiple vehicle ECUs rather than validating individual ECUs.
Work will focus on:
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Embedded drivers and hardware abstraction layers
ECU and chipset-level validation
Network performance testing
Component-level test environments
Building and executing test plans

Required Skills:

FILE SYSTEMSC/CNETWORKING