Validation Technician

TPI Global Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Mid-Senior level Test Engineer to work onsite in Austin, TX. This role involves leading test requirements, executing cases across various systems including hardware and software, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve complex issues. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with strong knowledge of test methodologies and system architecture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates breadth of systems knowledge including CPU, chipset, and peripherals.
• Ability to lead test requirements development and execution.
• Knowledge of test methodologies for end customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to test requirements and execute test flow development.
• Execute test cases to ensure system functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Leadership

C#

Python

Test Automation

Debugging

System Knowledge

Benchmark Testing

Virtualization Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Linux

Hyper-V

VMware

JTAG Interface

Job description

Overview

12 months contract with possible extension

Austin, TX – Onsite Role

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to test requirements for test flow development and execution.
• Execute test cases to ensure correct functionality of systems including ASIC hardware (SoC or discrete), peripheral hardware, drivers, software tools, firmware, BIOS, operating systems, and applications.
• Work with Lead System Engineers, Lead Technical Engineers and debug leads to resolve complex issues found in the test cycle.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Product Management, Program Management, and PR to align software, firmware, CPU, motherboard, and memory schedules with launch timelines.
• Design, track, and document experiments to isolate and root cause issues.
• Code with C#, Python, Batch, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Experience with client PC and mobile testing, diagnostic and debug.
• Familiar with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, virtualization software (Hyper-V, VMware, Xen), video conferencing (Teams, Zoom), and validation/certification processes for these environments.
• Exposure to register read and write using software and hardware tools in an OS or with JTAG interface.
• Understand system power sequences from POST to operating system including power, BIOS, firmware, boot and HAL.
• Test automation techniques and workflows.
• Test methodologies as they apply to end-customer experience.
• Test across configurations, definitions, and integrations.
• Knowledge of industry standard computer architecture specs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates Systems knowledge breadth - CPU, chipset, boards, options, peripherals, OS, BIOS, drivers.
• Sufficient exposure to industry standard benchmarks, benchmark testing, setup and reporting.
• Ability to lead teams to test requirements for test flow development and execution.
• Speaks SW, hardware, and system; able to function within BIOS, drivers, silicon, IO subsystems, power, thermal.
• Knowledge of test methodologies for end customer experience.
• Academic Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or relevant industry experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract