JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, energetic Firmware QA Engineering contractor to join our team working on CPU for cutting-edge server systems.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Execute manual and automated test procedures to validate various hardware and software features to determine functional issues/failures on cutting-edge server systems
• Capture, analyze, and report failures to engineering and debug teams using various internal hardware test tools, internal software utilities or third-party utilities
• Capture, scrub, and record results/data into a database, write up detailed description of failures seen, and manage defects
• 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
• Ability to apply knowledge and principles of PC architecture to trouble shoot hardware compatibility issues, 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 and Linux operating systems, preferred
• Working knowledge of defect tracking systems (e.g. Jira), collaboration systems (Confluence), preferred
• Working knowledge/experience with the installation of Linux and Windows operating systems including device drivers, preferred
• Comfortable with scripting and/or familiarity with test automation, preferred
• Highly self-motivated, capable of working independently, showing initiative, as well as thriving in a fast-pace and collaborative environment, required
• Exceptional problem-solver, displaying critical thinking and analytical skills, attention to details, a must
• Quick learner with the ability to grasp and apply new, complex technical concepts rapidly, required
• Excellent in both writing and verbal communication, capable of clearly articulating complex technical issues