Firmware QA Engineer at Austin, TX

Role Title: Firmware QA Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 12 months contract

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware QA Engineering contractor to join our team.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:
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, you will capture and report failures to engineering and debug teams.
Capture and record results/data into a database and write up detailed description of failures seen.
Validate automated test cases by tightly following the guidelines and procedures documented in the test cases.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Masters or Bachelors 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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