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UST Inc

Firmware Validation Engineer

UST Inc, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052

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Overview

Firmware Validation Engineer

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UST . UST is a mission-driven group that transforms lives through technology and innovation. This role leads complex validation initiatives across platform technologies, with hands-on experience in platform validation, system bring-up, performance/stress testing, and failure triage for server or client-class hardware. Responsibilities

Perform platform-level validation activities for firmware, BIOS, drivers, and silicon interfaces. Define validation strategy, develop test plans, and oversee execution for pre-production platforms. Perform hands-on bring-up, testbed setup, and debug using tools such as serial consoles, event logs, and hardware probes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BIOS/FW, HW, driver, OS) for issue triage, isolation, and closure. Drive validation for features such as suspend/resume, thermal throttling, USB/display/storage interface compliance, and power metrics. Mentor junior engineers and drive quality improvement initiatives across the validation process. Generate reports, dashboards, and failure summaries for executive and engineering consumption. What You Need

Education:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Required Skills:

5+ years of experience in system validation, embedded platform testing, or BIOS/FW validation. Strong understanding of x86 architecture, board-level components, and silicon bring-up flow. Proficiency in Python or PowerShell for test automation and log parsing. Hands-on experience with validation frameworks, failure reproduction, and debugging tools. Familiarity with test suites like Windows HLK, internal diagnostics, or functional stress tools. Excellent communication skills and ability to drive collaboration across engineering domains. Desired Skills:

Experience with Microsoft Surface, Windows-based client systems, or embedded hardware. Understanding of Azure DevOps and CI/CD integration with validation workflows. Prior exposure to HW/FW co-validation or silicon validation programs. Role Details

Role Location:

Remote Compensation Range:

$75,000-$113,000 Employment type:

Full-time Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level Job function:

Quality Assurance Industries:

IT Services and IT Consulting Benefits & EEO

UST provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, 401(k) with employer matching, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life and disability coverage, and options for additional voluntary benefits. Benefits offerings vary by location. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine roles and responsibilities based on organizational requirements and performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr