Cricut
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And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.
Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.
We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.
At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.
So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.
Let’s make.
Cricut is seeking a versatile Firmware Test Engineer (also known in other industries at a "Systems Verification 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.
Our firmware is written on bare-metal STM32 microcontrollers and similar chips for consumer-grade creative cutting machines and small appliances. This is NOT a position where you are doing verification of deeper technologies such as FPGAs or ASICs.
This position requires a 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 the market on schedule.
Experience working in a technical development team.
Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test scenarios, test cases and test plans.
Experience in executing test cases, debugging & analyzing results, reporting & tracking defects, and providing updates to stakeholders.
Good knowledge of USB, Bluetooth classic, BLE, and Wi-Fi communication protocols.
Good experience in microcontrollers, DC motors (Steppers and Servos), and motor drivers.
Some experience with sensing, sampling, and feedback control systems.
Some experience in testing USB/wireless device software/apps on Windows and Mac.
Intermediate or higher programming experience in Swift, Dart, C/C++ and Python.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Able to communicate project plans with contract manufacturers in Asia.
Able to create procedures and provide information for recreating firmware/software bugs.
Familiarity with using Windows, Mac, iOS and Linux operating systems.
Understanding of how to use interactive shells languages for Windows and Mac.
Experience in testing Software interacting with hardware
Experience in Testing and Qualifying Consumer Electronics Products
Experience in Commercial or Consumer Electronics with Microcontrollers Preferred
Experience in industries such as Aerospace or Medical Devices
Able to communicate project plans with contract manufacturers in Asia
NOTE: If you are in Aerospace or Medical Devices and interested in a change of industries, this might be the thing. Cricut is very serious about building high quality machines. We are looking for your expertise and strong opinions but also your willingness to collaborate and improve as we all get better together.
We’ve Got You Covered
At Cricut, we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. You’ll also receive exclusive employee discounts—and best of all, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most talented, creative, and curious minds out there.
A Quick Note Before You Apply…
Cricut is in an exciting chapter of transformation. We’re evolving fast—refining our strategy, growing our teams, and raising the bar across everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of person—but it’s not for everyone.
We’re looking for A-players—people who thrive in dynamic environments, turn challenges into momentum, and consistently deliver their best work. If that sounds like you, read on.
Here’s what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):
You move with urgency. You don’t wait for perfect clarity to act—you start, learn, and adjust.
You set high standards. You take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable.
You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others, communicate clearly, and bring a low-ego, high-output energy.
You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem-solving, you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impact—because technology and creativity go hand-in-hand here.
One More Thing (It’s a Big One)
This role is in-office FIVE days per week. We believe real collaboration, innovation, and culture are built face-to-face. If you’re energized by working alongside smart, kind, creative people—and love those hallway conversations that spark the next great idea—you’ll feel right at home.
If you’re excited by challenge, purpose, and building something better—let’s make something amazing together.
This position is eligible for relocation assistance within the United States, though local candidates will be preferred.
Cricut is not considering individuals for this role currently living outside the United States of America and is not sponsoring all visa types at this time.
What to Do Next: Please attach your resume, cover letter and/or include links to your portfolio or other social presence. 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.
Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.
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