Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Software/Firmware Engineer

The role

You will develop software and firmware for Waabi's hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches, including test runners, simulation interfaces and bench control tools. You will also work hands-on at the bench, bring up new configurations and integrate HIL tests into CI.

What you will do

• Develop software and firmware for HIL benches: test runners, simulation and stimulation interfaces, fault-injection tooling and bench control.
• Build simulation interfaces that feed synthetic vehicle data to embedded modules under test.
• Build tooling that injects CAN and Ethernet messages to trigger logical state changes.
• Implement automated test frameworks to run requirement-based tests on real hardware.
• Integrate HIL test execution into CI so releases are validated on benches before reaching the vehicle.
• Develop instrumentation and data acquisition software for timestamping, analog triggers and endurance-run analysis.
• Bring up new bench configurations and debug hardware/software interactions at the bench.
• Support Embedded, Autonomy and V&V engineers running tests on HIL.
• Analyze and document test data for hardware, autonomy and systems engineering teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• 4+ years of experience developing software for HIL, embedded test automation or real-time test systems.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Working proficiency in C, C++ or Rust for embedded or real-time contexts.
• Hands-on experience with CAN and automotive Ethernet, including message injection, logging and debugging.
• Experience building test automation frameworks and integrating hardware tests into CI pipelines.
• Comfortable with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DAQs, power supplies and E-loads.
• Strong Linux proficiency for command-line workflows and bench infrastructure.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Passion for self-driving technologies and solving hard problems.

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and real-time Linux.
• Experience with plant modeling and vehicle dynamics simulation (MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE ASM, CarSim or custom).
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and safety MCU architectures.
• Experience with GUI or dashboard development for test operators (PyQt, web-based tooling).
• Firmware development experience on automotive microcontrollers.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
• Generous PTO policy.
• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k) or RRSP options.
• Health savings account contribution options.
• Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals when in office.
• Regular team building activities and social events on-site, off-site and virtually.
• Additional benefits tailored to specific country locations.

Before you apply

• Workplace accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact the recruiting team if needed for the application or interview process.

About the company

Waabi, founded by Raquel Urtasun, is a Physical AI company building technology for commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. It is backed by and partners with leaders in AI, automotive, logistics and deep tech.