Domain
Embedded & IoT
Skill Profile
Embedded Testing
This skill defines expectations across roles and levels.
Embedded & IoT
Embedded Tools
Roles
1
where this skill appears
Levels
5
structured growth path
Mandatory requirements
0
the other 5 optional
Group
Embedded Tools
Last updated
2/22/2026
How to Use
Choose your current level and compare expectations. The items below show what to cover to advance to the next level.
What is Expected at Each Level
The table shows how skill depth grows from Junior to Principal. Click a row to see details.
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Understands the fundamentals of Embedded Testing. Applies basic practices in daily work. Follows recommendations from the team and documentation. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Independently tests system software: unit tests with mock hardware (cmock, fff), integration tests on QEMU, uses ktest/kselftest for kernel components. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Designs test infrastructure for system software: custom test framework for bare-metal, fault injection for drivers, HIL test automation with robotic test bench. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Defines testing strategy for the systems platform. Establishes test pyramid for kernel/drivers, manages CI/CD with hardware farm, introduces continuous testing. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Shapes enterprise testing strategy for system software. Defines approaches to verification & validation for safety-critical systems, manages testing infrastructure. |
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