Qual Lead

LTM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Disability coverage

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

LTIMindtree is seeking a hardware qualification engineer to lead server SKU validation, BIOS/BMC/CPU/GPU testing, and storage/RAID validation across Windows and Linux virtualization environments.

You will analyze network performance, run stress tests with industry tools, and collaborate with ODM/OEM teams to resolve issues, ensuring smooth boot flows and protocol testing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on server hardware qualification and testing
• Familiarity with BIOS/BMC/CPU/GPU/memory/storage technologies
• Understanding of RAID/SAN/DAS/HBA controllers and drive technologies
• Experience with performance stress tools and diagnostics
• Knowledge of firmware drivers and PCIe boot processes
• Experience with Windows and Linux OS installations and virtualization testing
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Scripting/automation experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute qualification activities for server SKUs and hardware components
• Perform hardware validation, stability testing, performance benchmarking, and issue triaging
• Validate firmware drivers and OS compatibility across Windows, Ubuntu, HyperV, and VM environments
• Execute storage validation covering RAID, SAN, DAS, HBA controllers and drive qualification
• Analyze network performance metrics such as throughput and latency
• Use stress and performance tools like Prime95, IOmeter, FIO, and Ntttcp for system validation
• Debug hardware/software failures and collaborate with ODM/OEM and engineering teams
• Support server bring-up, boot flow validation, PCI/PCIe validation and protocol testing (SCSI/SAS/SATA)
• Drive automation, test reporting, and release readiness activities
• Ensure timely tracking of bugs, validation status, and qualification signoffs

Skills

Server hardware qualification

BIOS/BMC/CPU/GPU

Storage and SAN concepts

Network performance validation

Performance testing tools

Firmware/PCIe troubleshooting

Windows/Linux virtualization testing

Debugging and problem solving

Scripting automation

Tools

Prime95

IOmeter

FIO

NTTTCP

Latte

pTAT

Job description

Role Description

• Lead and execute qualification activities for server SKUs and hardware components including BIOS BMC CPU GPU RAM CPLD FPGA DIMM HDD,SSD,NVMe and NICs
• Perform hardware validation, stability testing, performance benchmarking and issue triaging across server platforms
• Validate firmware drivers and OS compatibility across Windows Ubuntu HyperV and VM environments
• Execute storage validation covering RAID Smart ArrayHBA controllers DAS SAN and drive qualification
• Analyze network performance metrics such as throughput latency and bandwidth utilization
• Use stress and performance tools including Prime95 Intel pTAT IOmeter FIO Ntttcp SOC Perf and Latte for system validation
• Debug hardware/software failures and collaborate with ODMOEM and engineering teams for issue resolution
• Support server bring up boot flow validation PCI PCIe validation and protocol testing SCSI SAS SATA
• Drive automation documentation test reporting and release readiness activities
• Ensure timely tracking of bugs validation status and qualification signoffs

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of server architecture and hardware qualification processes
• Handson experience with BIOS, BMC, CPU, GPU, memory storage and networking technologies
• Good knowledge of storage concepts including RAID SAN DAS HBA controllers and drive technologies
• Understanding of network performance validation and troubleshooting
• Experience with performance stress tools and hardware diagnostics utilities
• Strong knowledge of firmware drivers PCIPCIe and server boot processes
• Proficiency in Windows Linux OS installation HyperV and virtualization testing
• Strong debugging analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with scripting automation tools is an added advantage

Other Details

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, performance and internal equity.

Benefits And Perks

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company match
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salary target for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and job level and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of overall compensation like an annual performance-based bonus, sales incentive pay and other forms of bonus or variable compensation.

Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information provided herein is accurate as of the date of this posting.

LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.