Firmware Embedded QA Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Department: Quality Assurance

Company Description

About

Together we make. Come make with us.

Overview

About us.

At Cricut®, we believe that we’re all born makers. When we built our first cutting machine, we saw the potential for a simple yet powerful tool to completely transform the way people craft, design, and DIY. Since then, we continue to innovate with new machines, platforms, materials, and tools, but that’s just what we do. Who we are is a bustling worldwide community, a means for connection, and an outlet for unbridled creativity. Join us as we place the power of handmade into the hands of ALL.

Life

Love your work. And your coworkers.

Our company is made up of A+ human beings. We ask tough questions, entertain ideas outside of our own, and work together to make something bigger than ourselves. With Cricut® growing in China, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, as well as Europe and South America, we’re on an unstoppable roll, satisfying that innate creative itch around the world. We train, develop, and celebrate great work with hallway high fives and promotions within. We also throw the world’s best Halloween party.

Enjoy incredible perks.

We take care of our team. From outstanding medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, to pet insurance, 401K match, life insurance, incentive programs, paid time off, on-site massages, phenomenal work-life balance, and employee discounts, we offer the best benefits package in the DIY consumer electronics industry. Period.

Like what you see? We can’t wait to meet you.

Job Description

Cricut® is seeking an experienced and versatile Firmware QA Engineer who will be responsible for testing and qualifying Firmware and Hardware for product releases. You will be responsible for testing Firmware's for the new and existing hardware products and communicating with development teams. You should be able to represent QA concerns in cross-functional team meetings and provide valuable end-user feedback to improve the customer experience.

This position requires deep understanding of firmware, hardware and software development life-cycle, experience with a variety of testing techniques, experience in running automation test suites and strong written and organizational skills.

The successful candidate should be able to develop and execute an organized test plan to release high quality products to market on schedule.

Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • 3 to 6 years of experience working as Firmware/Embedded QA engineer.
  • Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive firmware test scenarios, test cases and test plans.
  • Experience in executing firmware test cases, debugging and analyze results and reporting and tracking defects.
  • Good knowledge of USB, Bluetooth and other communication protocols.
  • Experience in Microcontrollers, DC Motors (Steppers and Servos), Motor Drivers,
  • Experience in testing USB/wireless device software/apps on Windows and Mac
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good to have skills:

  • Experience in testing Software interacting with hardware
  • Experience in Testing and Qualifying Consumer Electronics Products
  • Experience in testing state machines
  • Experience in Flash and Ram memory structures feedback control systems, sensing systems or electronics troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of Python, Java, C/C++ and/or bytecode complied languages.
  • Understanding of Device driver, INF files, HLK and HCK systems

Additional Information

What to Do Next: Please attach your resume including links to your portfolio where applicable and. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!