Firmware QA Engineer - Onsite

Title: Firmware QA Engineer - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

Firmware, Firmware QA Engineering,
computer hardware, software, software troubleshooting,
PC architecture, PC hardware,
CPU architecture, system BIOS,
PCIe, CXL, DDR,
Windows operating systems, Linux,
scripting, software utilities,
test automation, test procedure, test tools, test case,
hardware compatibility issues, device drivers, cutting edge server systems

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware QA Engineering contractor to join our team.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:
Use detailed test procedures to validate various hardware and software features to determine functional issues/failures on cutting edge server systems
Using various internal hardware test tools, internal software utilities or third-party utilities, you will capture and report failures to engineering and debug teams.
Capture and record results/data into a database and write up detailed description of failures seen.
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
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 operating systems, Linux experience, preferred
Ability to apply knowledge and principles of PC architecture to trouble shoot hardware compatibility issues
Working knowledge/experience with the installation of Linux and Windows operating systems including device drivers
Comfortable with scripting and/or familiarity with test automation
Highly self-motivated, capable of working independently, showing initiative, as well as thriving in a team environment
Excellent in both writing and verbal communication, capable of clearly articulating complex technical issues
Exceptional problem-solver, displaying critical thinking and analytical skills
Quick learner with the capability to grasp and apply new, complex technical concepts rapidly

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