Firmware QA Engineer

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.

Job Title: Firmware QA Engineer

Work Location: Austin, TX, 78728

Duration: 12 Months

Work Type: Contract

Job Type: Onsite

Job 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
  
  

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.