Jobs · Information Technology · Washington

QA Engineer – Windows Systems & Driver Validation

Sustainable Talent · Redmond, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$55–$75/hrFull-time

What You'll Be Doing

  • Execute system-level testing and validation across Windows-based PC and gaming platforms.
  • Perform system-level testing on Windows hardware and software environments.
  • Validate Windows platform functionality, device drivers (including graphics/display drivers), firmware, and overall system behavior across pre-production PC devices.
  • Identify, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document defects with clear and detailed bug reports.
  • Analyze logs, system behavior, and test results to support root-cause investigations.
  • Create and distribute test reports to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Review test plans and contribute to test automation efforts where applicable.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to improve product quality, stability, and user experience.

What We Need to See

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in QA, validation, testing, or a related engineering role.
  • Strong experience testing and debugging Windows client operating systems and PC platforms.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting software and hardware issues at the system level.
  • Experience testing device drivers (especially graphics/display drivers), firmware, and Windows platform functionality.
  • Experience working on pre-production Windows desktop or client platforms, collaborating with engineering teams to identify, reproduce, and isolate system-level issues.
  • Proficiency with scripting or automation using Python.
  • Experience using Windows debugging tools (such as WinDbg), log analysis, and root-cause investigation techniques.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently investigate complex technical issues.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Pasison for product quality and finding hard-to-reproduce issues.

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