Graphics Validation Engineer: GPU/NPU Benchmarking

HCL Technologies Limited; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in Santa Clara seeks a Graphics Validation Technician to support validation and benchmarking of Intel graphics products, including GPU and NPU platforms. You will configure test systems, run validation tests, collect data, reproduce issues, and assist engineers with debugging while maintaining test environments.

The role involves hardware setup, BIOS/firmware updates, operating system and driver validation, and working in a fast-paced engineering team dedicated to high-quality graphics

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of PC hardware and system architecture.
• Experience installing and configuring operating systems, drivers, and firmware.
• Ability to follow test procedures and accurately document results.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, performance, and reliability validation tests on GPU and NPU platforms.
• Run benchmark applications and test suites as defined by validation engineers.
• Collect, organize, and document test results and observations.
• Reproduce issues and assist engineers with failure triage and debugging activities.
• Verify fixes and perform regression testing as required.
• Set up and execute competitive benchmarking studies against comparable industry platforms.
• Collect performance data and assist in analyzing benchmark results.
• Document performance comparisons and communicate findings to engineering teams.
• Support issue investigation and data gathering efforts related to competitive performance gaps.
• Configure test systems according to engineering requirements and test plans.
• Install and update BIOS/Firmware, BKC releases, graphics drivers, operating systems, and validation software.
• Maintain system readiness and ensure platforms remain in validated test configurations.
• Perform hardware component installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Track system configurations and maintain accurate test environment documentation.
• Maintain validation lab equipment and test assets.
• Ensure inventory, organization, and tracking of validation systems and components.
• Coordinate system availability and readiness for validation activities.
• Follow established lab procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree / technical diploma or equivalent

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Batch scripts

Job description

HCLTech in Santa Clara seeks a Graphics Validation Technician to support validation and benchmarking of Intel graphics products, including GPU and NPU platforms. You will configure test systems, run validation tests, collect data, reproduce issues, and assist engineers with debugging while maintaining test environments.

The role involves hardware setup, BIOS/firmware updates, operating system and driver validation, and working in a fast-paced engineering team dedicated to high-quality graphics