QA Engineer

QA Engineer (Level 3) –
Santa Clara, CA - 100% onsite 
6 month assignment
Interview Video 
Rate Range- $50.00-55.00 W2 

Role Overview
Major Tech Firm  is seeking a QA Engineer to support software and hardware validation for Windows-based consumer platforms. This is a hands-on, onsite role focused on manual testing, system validation, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality and release readiness.Primarily manual testing with an emphasis on hardware troubleshooting and execution of established test procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute predefined manual and automated test cases on Windows-based platforms.
• Install BSP software packages, configure development boards, flash software builds, and prepare OEM devices for testing.
• Perform system-level and driver-level validation, including functional, stress, performance, and power testing.
• Log, track, and triage defects, collect diagnostic logs, and support root cause analysis.
• Configure and troubleshoot hardware using Ethernet/LAN connections.
• Work closely with engineering, BSP, OEM QA, and automation teams to resolve issues and support release readiness.
• Prepare test execution reports and communicate quality status to project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of QA or platform validation experience.
  • Experience with Windows BSP testing, device validation, and QA methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with UEFI flashing, KDNET debugging, and bug triage.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments, test automation tools, and QA processes.
• Knowledge of power states, hibernate, modern standby, and platform validation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently after initial onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Intel, AMD, OEM, or similar hardware validation environments.
• Background in hardware/software integration testing and platform-level debugging.
• Knowledge of graphics, embedded systems, USB4, DisplayPort tunneling, or certification testing.
• Experience supporting large-scale product validation and release readiness initiatives.