Hardware Validation Technician

UST; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & FSA

Job summary

UST is seeking a Hardware Validation Technician to execute detailed test cases for PC platforms and sub-systems, ensuring functionality and stability. You will triage and report issues, validate new features, and collaborate across teams while testing a range of hardware configurations.

With experience in PC/gaming environments, you will work to improve test processes, leverage tools like Jira and HSD, and contribute to a robust validation workflow.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in testing or validation, preferably in PC or gaming environments.
• Strong understanding of PC platform and motherboard architecture.
• Knowledge of peripherals and components: PCIe, USB, USB-C, TBT, SATA, PCH, ICH, BIOS, UEFI, RAM, CPU, GPU.
• Familiarity with system power states (ACPI – S‑states, C‑states, D‑states).
• Experience working with drivers and firmware, including deployment and validation.
• Exposure to subsystems like multimedia, communications, and sensors.
• Solid understanding of Windows OS and related platform integrations.
• Ability to triage issues across Platform / Ingredient / OS layers.
• Experience with bug lifecycle management and tools such as Jira, HSD, or VSO.
• Ability to lift 25–40 lbs as part of system setup and testing.
• Basic proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify, triage, and report bugs accurately using tools such as Jira, HSD, or VSO.
• Take ownership of reported issues and follow them through to resolution.
• Validate and enable new features on platforms and operating systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to verify and close defects.
• Support testing across various hardware configurations and system components.
• Document test results and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Skills

Defect Tracking

Functional Testing

Hardware Architecture

PCIe

Jira

RAM

USB

SATA

NVIDIA GPU

Python

Tools

HSD

VSO

Job description

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Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

UST is searching for a Hardware Validation Technician who will execute detailed test cases for PC platforms and sub-systems to ensure functionality and stability.

The Opportunity

• Identify, triage, and report bugs accurately using tools such as Jira, HSD, or VSO.
• Take ownership of reported issues and follow them through to resolution.
• Validate and enable new features on platforms and operating systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to verify and close defects.
• Support testing across various hardware configurations and system components.
• Document test results and contribute to continuous process improvement.

What You Need

• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in testing or validation, preferably in PC or gaming environments.
• Strong understanding of PC platform and motherboard architecture.
• Knowledge of peripherals and components: PCIe, USB, USB-C, TBT, SATA, PCH, ICH, BIOS, UEFI, RAM, CPU, GPU.
• Familiarity with system power states (ACPI – S‑states, C‑states, D‑states).
• Experience working with drivers and firmware, including deployment and validation.
• Exposure to subsystems like multimedia, communications, and sensors.
• Solid understanding of Windows OS and related platform integrations.
• Ability to triage issues across Platform / Ingredient / OS layers.
• Experience with bug lifecycle management and tools such as Jira, HSD, or VSO.
• Ability to lift 25–40 lbs as part of system setup and testing.
• Basic proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with automated test frameworks or scripting utilities.
• Knowledge of game development or testing environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.

Compensation Range

Role Location: California

Compensation: $44,000-$66,000

Benefits

• Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as Company‑paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long‑term disability benefits.
• Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines.
• Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
• Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year).
• All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people‑first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

• Defect Tracking
• Functional Testing
• Hardware Architecture
• PCIe
• Jira
• NVIDIA GPU
• RAM
• SATA
• USB
• Production Support