What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware QA Engineer position at Cynet Systems?
Job Details
We are looking for Firmware QA Engineer for our client in Austin, TX
Job Title: Firmware QA Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Job Description:
- Use detailed test procedures to validate various hardware and software features to determine functional issues/failures on cutting edge server systems.
- Using various internal hardware test tools, internal software utilities or third-party utilities.
- Candidate will capture and report failures to engineering and debug teams.
- Capture and record results/data into a database and write up detailed descriptions of failures seen.
- Validate automated test cases by tightly following the guidelines and procedures documented in the test cases.
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer.
- Electrical Engineering/Technology or equivalent training and experience.
- Strong background in computer hardware, software, and PC architecture.
- PC hardware and software troubleshooting skills, required.
- Understanding of server CPU architecture and system BIOS, alongside familiarity with modern interconnects and memory technologies (e.g. PCIe, CXL, DDR), preferred.
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Linux experience, preferred.
- Ability to apply knowledge and principles of PC architecture to trouble shoot hardware compatibility issues.
- Working knowledge/experience with the installation of Linux and Windows operating systems including device drivers.
- Comfortable with scripting and/or familiarity with test automation.
- Highly self-motivated, capable of working independently, showing initiative, as well as thriving in a team environment.
- Excellent in both writing and verbal communication, capable of clearly articulating complex technical issues.
- Exceptional problem-solver, displaying critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Quick learner with the capability to grasp and apply new, complex technical concepts rapidly.
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