QA Engineer – Windows Systems & Driver Validation supporting Nvidia

Sustainable Talent; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Sustainable Talent is seeking a QA Engineer to partner with NVIDIA in Redmond, WA. This 6-month W-2 contract role involves system-level testing on PC gaming platforms, with a strong focus on Windows hardware and software environments.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field, have over 5 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate proficiency in testing and debugging. Competitive pay of $55–$75/hour and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA, validation, or testing.
• Experience testing device drivers and Windows platforms.
• Passion for product quality and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Execute system-level testing and validation on PC gaming platforms.
• Identify, reproduce, and document defects in functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product quality.

Skills

Testing and debugging Windows client operating systems

Troubleshooting software and hardware issues

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Scripting or automation using Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows debugging tools (e.g., WinDbg)

Job description

Redmond, WA

Sustainable Talent is partnering with NVIDIA, a global leader that has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for over 25 years, to hire a QA Engineer for an immediate need on their gaming team.

This is a 6-month W-2 contract role, fully onsite in Redmond, WA (no remote work and no relocation assistance provided). We offer competitive pay, full benefits, PTO, and an outstanding company culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Execute system-level testing and validation across Windows-based PC and gaming platforms.
• Perform system-level testing on Windows hardware and software environments.
• Validate Windows platform functionality, device drivers (including graphics/display drivers), firmware, and overall system behavior across pre-production PC devices.
• Identify, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document defects with clear and detailed bug reports.
• Analyze logs, system behavior, and test results to support root-cause investigations.
• Create and distribute test reports to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Review test plans and contribute to test automation efforts where applicable.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to improve product quality, stability, and user experience.

What We Need to See

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in QA, validation, testing, or a related engineering role.
• Strong experience testing and debugging Windows client operating systems and PC platforms.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting software and hardware issues at the system level.
• Experience testing device drivers (especially graphics/display drivers), firmware, and Windows platform functionality.
• Experience working on pre‑production Windows desktop or client platforms, collaborating with engineering teams to identify, reproduce, and isolate system-level issues.
• Proficiency with scripting or automation using Python.
• Experience using Windows debugging tools (such as WinDbg), log analysis, and root‑cause investigation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently investigate complex technical issues.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Passion for product quality and finding hard-to-reproduce issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience validating Microsoft Surface devices or other Windows OEM hardware platforms.
• Experience with Windows device driver validation, graphics/display drivers, or Windows platform testing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Test Technologies (MTT), WHQL, HLK, or similar Windows validation frameworks.
• Knowledge of GPU technologies, graphics systems, or PC gaming platforms.
• Experience supporting automation frameworks and Python-based test infrastructure.

Engagement Overview

Duration: 6‑month W-2 contract through Sustainable Talent

Pay Rate: $55–$75/hour, depending on experience, education, skills, and location

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and additional benefits available

Start Date: Immediate

Sustainable Talent is an M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.