Software System Validation Engineer

Department: Application Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Jose, CA

Compensation: $80,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

CEPTON (Nasdaq: CPTN), a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software Validation Engineer to join our production quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software quality assurance, particularly in embedded systems and firmware for LiDAR or similar technologies. This role involves working closely with our firmware developers, systems engineers, and product managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable firmware that meets our rigorous standards.

Here at CEPTON, we use technology to make some difficult problems become easy and some impossible tasks become feasible. We value one's ability to learn higher than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology, together with opportunities to work with strong industry leaders in the fields of automotive OEM, ADAS, Imaging-based AI application.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases for LiDAR firmware to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Perform manual and automated testing of firmware, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with the firmware development team to identify, document, and track defects and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
• Monitor and analyze test results, providing detailed reports on the quality and performance of the firmware. Document all success and failures and provide prompt feedback to firmware development team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and establish quality metrics and benchmarks.
• Participate as a member of the agile development team, stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in testing methodologies, tools, and technologies relevant to LiDAR and embedded systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C , Python, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with development and managing test plan and test cases
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a clear sense of distinguishing quality (good vs. bad) and providing justifications.
• Proven capability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Strong self-initiative and drive to achieve goals and complete tasks without requiring constant supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on embedded systems and firmware.
• Experience with LiDAR technology or similar sensor systems is highly desirable.
• Experience using a test automation framework or test automation tool
• Experience in automotive or robotics industries.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations relevant to LiDAR systems
  
  

Benefits

• Opportunities to work with strong industry leaders and opportunities to relocate to Silicon Valley.
• Competitive compensation package, including stock.
• Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bonus program eligibility.
• 401k and FSA or HSA.
  
  

Locations:

• Cepton Headquarters – San Jose, CA.
• Some local on-site visits to key customers.
• Travel to regional customer sites and to support trade shows & conferences if needed.
  
  

Cepton Is Committed To Fair And Equitable Compensation Practices.

The pay range for this role is $80,000–$140,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Cepton Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.