Senior Firmware Test Automation Engineer

quality firmware delivery across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in BMC/OpenBMC, Python-based automation, Robot Framework, and server platform validation. This role requires strong technical leadership, the ability to define automation strategy, and a proven track record of improving test efficiency, coverage, and reliability.

Job Summary (Main Responsibilities)

• Validation of BIOS, BMC, and Root-of-Trust (RoT) firmware and related software components.

• Own test case creation, review, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and automated test suites.

• Plan and execute comprehensive test strategies across the product lifecycle.

• Collaborate for debugging, triage, and resolution.

• Validate firmware across multiple server product lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, stress, performance, security, compliance, and interoperability testing.

• Architect and implement automation solutions.

• Review product specs and create test cases.

• Collaborate with hardware/firmware/QA teams.

• Drive test result analysis and root-cause investigations.

• Ensure end-to-end validation coverage.

Management & Leadership Responsibilities

• Strong self-management and prioritization.

• Plan work, coordinate milestones, and deliver on schedule.

• Mentor junior engineers.

Required Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of BIOS, BMC, and firmware validation.

• Proficient in Python, Robot Framework, OpenBMC automation.

• Experience with OpenBMC test cases and debugging.

• Ability to maintain automated test environments.

• Familiarity with server hardware fundamentals.

• Experience with Bugzilla, Jira, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, CI/CD.

• Understanding of industry standards: IPMI, DMTF, Redfish, PLDM, SPDM, UEFI, PCIe, ACPI, OCP, TPM, Root of Trust.

Required Non-Technical Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration.

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work with R&D engineers for issue resolution.

Education & Experience Requirements

• 5+ years BIOS/BMC firmware testing or automation experience.

• Strong understanding of x86 server architecture.

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS or equivalent; Master's preferred.

• Experience with server or embedded systems preferred.

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