Firmware QA Engineer - Onsite

Title: Firmware QA Engineer - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

computer hardware, software, PC architecture,
PC hardware, software troubleshooting,
trouble shoot hardware compatibility issues, server CPU architecture, system BIOS, modern interconnects, memory technologies, PCIe, CXL, DDR,
Windows, Linux operating systems, device drivers,
defect tracking systems, Jira, collaboration systems, Confluence,
test automation, manual test procedures, automated test procedures, automated test cases,
energetic Firmware QA Engineering, CPU, cutting edge server systems,
hardware features, software features,
hardware test tools, internal software utilities, third-party utilities,
Capture, scrub, record results, record data, failures seen, manage defects

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, energetic Firmware QA Engineering contractor to join our team working on CPU for cutting-edge server systems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Execute manual and automated test procedures to validate various hardware and software features to determine functional issues/failures on cutting-edge server systems
Capture, analyze, and report failures to engineering and debug teams using various internal hardware test tools, internal software utilities or third-party utilities
Capture, scrub, and record results/data into a database, write up detailed description of failures seen, and manage defects
Validate automated test cases by tightly following the guidelines and procedures documented in the test cases.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Masters or Bachelor's degree in Computer / Electrical Engineering/ Technology or equivalent training and experience
Strong background in computer hardware, software, and PC architecture
PC hardware and software troubleshooting skills, required
Ability to apply knowledge and principles of PC architecture to trouble shoot hardware compatibility issues, required
Understanding of server CPU architecture and system BIOS, alongside familiarity with modern interconnects and memory technologies (e.g. PCIe, CXL, DDR), preferred
Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, preferred
Working knowledge of defect tracking systems (e.g. Jira), collaboration systems (Confluence), preferred
Working knowledge/experience with the installation of Linux and Windows operating systems including device drivers, preferred
Comfortable with scripting and/or familiarity with test automation, preferred
Highly self-motivated, capable of working independently, showing initiative, as well as thriving in a fast-pace and collaborative environment, required
Exceptional problem-solver, displaying critical thinking and analytical skills, attention to details, a must
Quick learner with the ability to grasp and apply new, complex technical concepts rapidly, required
Excellent in both writing and verbal communication, capable of clearly articulating complex technical issues.

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008