About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Software Development.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports a confidential client building hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and continuous-integration (CI) infrastructure for embedded products. You will:

• Design, develop, and maintain HIL test frameworks and CLI tooling using Python and Bash
• Build and operate large-scale physical test labs and self-hosted CI runners
• Debug flaky integration tests in production CI pipelines and improve test reliability
• Perform hardware/software debugging using tools such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
• Work on embedded target bring-up, firmware debugging, and JTAG-based workflows
• Maintain bare-metal Linux systems, kernel modules, udev rules, and systemd services
• Manage networking and device configuration for testbeds and CI hosts
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and test teams to scale CI/HIL across projects

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Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working on embedded devices, test systems, or infrastructure
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (BS or equivalent)
• Proficient in Python and Bash; experience with pytest and command-line tooling
• Strong Linux/systems administration skills (bare-metal Linux, systemd, kernel modules, udev)
• Practical experience with hardware/software debugging workflows
• Experience diagnosing flaky tests and stabilizing CI pipelines

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Nice to Have

• CI/CD pipeline design experience (Buildkite, Jenkins, or similar); familiarity with self-hosted runners on physical machines
• Bazel and large-monorepo experience
• Familiarity with automotive bus tooling: CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay, and SocketCAN
• Strong Nix / NixOS experience (flakes, modules, derivations, fixed-output fetches, VM tests)
• Experience managing lab inventory and remote power/serial management

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Work Location & Schedule

• This role is based in Sunnyvale, CA. The confidential client expects employees to primarily work from the office; some flexibility (occasional remote work or schedule adjustments) may be allowed based on team needs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. The confidential client will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range provided by the confidential client for this role: $150,000 — $200,000 per year.
• Actual pay will depend on experience, job-related skills, and location. Benefits and additional perks will be described further in the interview process.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiter for this opening and can share additional matched opportunities on our platform.
• You’ll be considered directly for the confidential client’s hire — Careertakes facilitates the connection and candidate experience.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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