Firmware Validation Engineer

Bristol
3 weeks ago
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Firmware Validation Engineer
Bristol
Hybrid - 2 days a week on-site
£75,000-£85,000 + circa £80,000 in equity + 37 Days Leave + 11% Pension + Progression + Bonuses + Private Medical + Insurances + Car Schemes + 4-week paid sabbatical every 4 years + Additional Training and Personal Development

Excellent opportunity for a Firmware Validation Engineer from a Semiconductor background to join a global powerhouse offering superb progression routes, brilliant pay and equity package, and rear unrivalled personal development opportunities!

This company are designing a new range of high-end computing components. These components are designed to revolutionise the handling of AI, IoT, and Cloud Computing. They are developing two centres of excellence for this particular product range, one in Bristol, and one in the USA.

In this role you will join a small team of Validation Engineers building test cases from scratch using the C Programming Language. You'll then use Python and Bash to automate these test cases. You'll be run these tests to ensure brand new chip designs are up to scratch at system and functional levels. You'll be office-based 2 days a week, and 3 from home.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a similar position, experience with C programming to a high level, and Python/Bash experience. Candidates must be confident with developing test cases from scratch at a Functional and System level using C. Candidates from an Embedded Engineering background are highly encouraged to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly global business developing some of the most exciting components in the world offering a superb benefits package, flexibility and a good work/life balance, and a great salary and package!

The Role:
*Developing test cases from scratch
*Using C programming language predominantly
*Scripting using Python and Bash
*Building test cases in C for use at system and functional levels
*Hybrid working

The Person:
*Has held a similar position previously
*Good C programming experience
*Python/Bash experience
*Happy to relocate to a commutable radius of Bristol if not within the area already

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)A

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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