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Roman Health Pharmacy LLC

Senior Firmware Engineer in Test

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC, Los Altos, California, United States, 94024


Why Join Afero? Come change the world, a gazillion connections at a time!Our vision is to make all the world's devices really smart and truly secure, through innovation and scale. Come make it happen.Afero is the leading PaaS for IoT manufacturers and brands, enabling connected devices to be both smart and secure. Afero built its foundation on security, data privacy, simplicity and ease of use. Today, Afero technology powers millions of devices across more than 600 SKUs from 50+ manufacturers, including well known brands like Defiant, Hampton Bay and EcoSmart. Afero has more than 123 patents, one of the largest IoT patent portfolios globally, and was named an 2024 IoT Breakthrough Winner for

IoT Security Platform of the Year . Afero is driven by a team of world-class executives and veterans in mobile, hardware, security, consumer and cloud, leveraging experience from Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, Disney, Roku and Danger. Afero provides a fantastic opportunity to explore and to expand your expertise while driving product innovation into exciting new ecosystems. To learn more, please visit

www.afero.io .Who We AreWe're a small team responsible for testing a complex platform, working very closely with both engineering and product/project/program management. Our QA team has a big impact on not just the quality of everything we release, but also in what we build, how it's built, and when it gets released. We're lucky enough to work with an organization that fully understands the value of QA, and that means we have a significant impact across engineering and on the company.Who We're Looking For / ResponsibilitiesAfero is looking for an experienced engineer with a background in designing, developing, setting up and deploying test frameworks to test system firmware running on hardware platforms. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for independently digging into complexity, building new solutions, and increasing effectiveness in a collaborative environment. You’ll be a key part of scaling and evolving Afero’s platform.Requirements:10+ years of experience testing firmware running on devices (preferably consumer electronics devices)Experience designing automated test set ups for complex firmware interacting with hardwareExpertise designing, developing and setting up automated tests for firmware validationExpertise developing Python-based automation for embedded systems, and familiarity with PySerial, libusb, and python object classes for implementing low level APIs, etcExperience coding/testing boot loaders, and device drivers for embedded devices (RTOS and/or Linux)Solid working knowledge of microcontroller architectures and understanding of processor datasheets to develop test system architectureComfortable working with test frameworks of end to end testing of devices with other system components such as cloud and mobile appsExperience designing automation labs to run validation tests, and to collect performance metricsDemonstrated ability to influence adoption of scalable test methodologies which drive clear impact on organizational effectivenessStrong verbal and written communication skills - you'll need to write clear and well-constructed bug reports, test cases, and documentationDemonstrated ability to work independently as well as contributing to the success of the team - you’ll interact with the entire Engineering team, while managing and prioritizing your own tasks in a fast-paced environmentEmpathy for users, an eye for usability, and ability to invent imaginative but reality-based tests is a plusExperience with any form of test automation for IOT devices is a plusExperience working with or developing embedded firmware is a plusThe role is local to the SF Bay area, and requires in-office work 3 days per week at the company headquarters in Los Altos, CAApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not availableSalary:

$175,000 - $215,000 a yearThe US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $175,000 - $215,000. Actual pay is determined by a range of factors including work location, job-related skills and experience, relevant education, training or certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Afero it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This range reflects base salary only; Afero also offers competitive benefits and equity compensation which are not included in these numbers.Afero is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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