{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"725eb6972ed126a9f1380db4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/725eb6972ed126a9f1380db4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/725eb6972ed126a9f1380db4","title":"Software/Firmware Validation Architect","description":"Description\nInvent the future with us.\nAmpere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.\nAs a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and Edge applications.\nJoin us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we'd love to have you apply!\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Firmware/Software Test & Validation Architect to define, design, specify, and guide the implementation of our comprehensive test and validation strategy. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in establishing the robust quality and reliability framework for our reference development platform, ensuring it meets the highest standards for performance, reliability, and mission-critical applications. You will be the thought leader for validating the entire software stack - from firmware and device drivers to the operating system, AI runtimes, and critical application solutions - post-silicon, ensuring hardware-software co-verification and customer enablement.\nWhat You'll Achieve:\nDefine the overarching test and validation strategy and roadmap for Firmware, Software, System, and Reference Solution layers of our Arm-based reference hardware platforms.\nArchitect the end-to-end test infrastructure, frameworks, and methodologies required to achieve robust, scalable, and automated testing across all firmware/software layers.\nDrive the integration of Continuous Testing (CT) pipelines for all test phases.\nDefine methodologies for Fault Injection Testing (FIT) (HW-assisted, SW-based) to validate diagnostic coverage and failure mechanisms.\nSpecify requirements and guide the application of execution time/latency analysis for time-critical software components.\nDesign the strategy for simulation/emulation/virtual platform environments applicable to embedded firmware, software and applications.\nDefine the approach for robust automated AI regression and performance benchmarking, including identifying relevant inference benchmarks, designing custom test harnesses for our AI accelerators, and specifying critical KPIs (e.g. latency, throughput, power efficiency per TOPS).\nDevelop a strategy for test data management, including synthetic data generation and replay for AI model validation, focusing on edge cases and diverse scenarios.\nProvide expert technical guidance and mentorship to Firmware Verification, Software Verification, System Integration & Test, and Solution Validation teams.\nDrive the selection and adoption of industry-leading test tools, simulators, analyzers, and methodologies.\nCollaborate closely with Hardware Design, Firmware Development, Software Development, and Product Management teams to ensure alignment of test strategies with product requirements and customer needs.\nDrive continuous improvement in test methodologies, automation, and overall quality assurance processes.\nEnsure comprehensive documentation of all test plans, results, and architectural decisions.\nContribute to the creation of customer-facing documentation, best practices, and SDK examples for testing and validation on the reference platform.\nAbout You:\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, , Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.\n10+ years of progressive experience in embedded software/firmware test, verification, or validation, with at least 3-5 years in an Architect or Lead role defining strategy.\nDemonstrated deep expertise in architecting firmware/software test and validation strategies for complex SoC and hardware platforms.\nProven experience with HIL/SIL simulation environments for embedded systems.\nExpertise in test automation frameworks (e.g. Robot Framework, pytest), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, Gitlab/Github runners)\nProficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, Linux/RTOS drivers and environments, and Arm-based architecture\nWorking knowledge of industry standards and hardware and software implementation related to I2C, I3C, PCIe, SPI, Ethernet, MCTP/PLDM, etc.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a meticulous attention to detail.\nWillingness to learn and explore new technical frontiers.\nIn addition to the above, the following is also highly desirable:\nWorking knowledge of AI performance benchmarking for hardware accelerators, including experience with relevant methodologies and metrics.\nExperience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, and their deployment on server and edge devices.\nFamiliarity with security testing methodologies for embedded systems.\nExperience in a customer-facing role, defining and supporting test strategies for partner companies.\nWhat We'll Offer\nAt Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $225,500 and $338,500, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $237,000 and $356,000.\nOur benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.\nBenefit highlights include:\nPremium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.\nUnlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.\nA variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.\nAnd there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.\n#LI-Hybrid\n\nAmpere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.","company":"Ampere Computing","rawCompany":"ampere computing","city":"Durham","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T16:12:55.431Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software/Firmware Validation Architect","description":"Description\nInvent the future with us.\nAmpere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.\nAs a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and Edge applications.\nJoin us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we'd love to have you apply!\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Firmware/Software Test & Validation Architect to define, design, specify, and guide the implementation of our comprehensive test and validation strategy. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in establishing the robust quality and reliability framework for our reference development platform, ensuring it meets the highest standards for performance, reliability, and mission-critical applications. You will be the thought leader for validating the entire software stack - from firmware and device drivers to the operating system, AI runtimes, and critical application solutions - post-silicon, ensuring hardware-software co-verification and customer enablement.\nWhat You'll Achieve:\nDefine the overarching test and validation strategy and roadmap for Firmware, Software, System, and Reference Solution layers of our Arm-based reference hardware platforms.\nArchitect the end-to-end test infrastructure, frameworks, and methodologies required to achieve robust, scalable, and automated testing across all firmware/software layers.\nDrive the integration of Continuous Testing (CT) pipelines for all test phases.\nDefine methodologies for Fault Injection Testing (FIT) (HW-assisted, SW-based) to validate diagnostic coverage and failure mechanisms.\nSpecify requirements and guide the application of execution time/latency analysis for time-critical software components.\nDesign the strategy for simulation/emulation/virtual platform environments applicable to embedded firmware, software and applications.\nDefine the approach for robust automated AI regression and performance benchmarking, including identifying relevant inference benchmarks, designing custom test harnesses for our AI accelerators, and specifying critical KPIs (e.g. latency, throughput, power efficiency per TOPS).\nDevelop a strategy for test data management, including synthetic data generation and replay for AI model validation, focusing on edge cases and diverse scenarios.\nProvide expert technical guidance and mentorship to Firmware Verification, Software Verification, System Integration & Test, and Solution Validation teams.\nDrive the selection and adoption of industry-leading test tools, simulators, analyzers, and methodologies.\nCollaborate closely with Hardware Design, Firmware Development, Software Development, and Product Management teams to ensure alignment of test strategies with product requirements and customer needs.\nDrive continuous improvement in test methodologies, automation, and overall quality assurance processes.\nEnsure comprehensive documentation of all test plans, results, and architectural decisions.\nContribute to the creation of customer-facing documentation, best practices, and SDK examples for testing and validation on the reference platform.\nAbout You:\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, , Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.\n10+ years of progressive experience in embedded software/firmware test, verification, or validation, with at least 3-5 years in an Architect or Lead role defining strategy.\nDemonstrated deep expertise in architecting firmware/software test and validation strategies for complex SoC and hardware platforms.\nProven experience with HIL/SIL simulation environments for embedded systems.\nExpertise in test automation frameworks (e.g. Robot Framework, pytest), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, Gitlab/Github runners)\nProficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, Linux/RTOS drivers and environments, and Arm-based architecture\nWorking knowledge of industry standards and hardware and software implementation related to I2C, I3C, PCIe, SPI, Ethernet, MCTP/PLDM, etc.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a meticulous attention to detail.\nWillingness to learn and explore new technical frontiers.\nIn addition to the above, the following is also highly desirable:\nWorking knowledge of AI performance benchmarking for hardware accelerators, including experience with relevant methodologies and metrics.\nExperience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, and their deployment on server and edge devices.\nFamiliarity with security testing methodologies for embedded systems.\nExperience in a customer-facing role, defining and supporting test strategies for partner companies.\nWhat We'll Offer\nAt Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $225,500 and $338,500, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $237,000 and $356,000.\nOur benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.\nBenefit highlights include:\nPremium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.\nUnlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.\nA variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.\nAnd there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.\n#LI-Hybrid\n\nAmpere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.","datePosted":"2026-08-05T16:12:55.431Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T16:12:55.431Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ampere Computing","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Durham","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"725eb6972ed126a9f1380db4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/725eb6972ed126a9f1380db4"}}