Qual Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute qualification activities for server SKUs and hardware components including BIOS, BMC, CPU, GPU, RAM, CPLD, FPGA, DIMM, HDD, SSD, NVMe and NICs.
• Perform hardware validation, stability testing, performance benchmarking and issue triaging across server platforms.
• Validate firmware, drivers and OS compatibility across Windows, Ubuntu, Hyper‑V and VM environments.
• Execute storage validation covering RAID, Smart Array/HBA controllers, DAS, SAN and drive qualification.
• Analyze network performance metrics such as throughput, latency and bandwidth utilization.
• Use stress and performance tools including Prime95, Intel pTAT, IOmeter, FIO, Ntttcp, SOC Perf and Latte for system validation.
• Debug hardware/software failures and collaborate with ODM/OEM and engineering teams for issue resolution.
• Support server bring‑up, boot flow validation, PCI/PCIe validation and protocol testing (SCSI, SAS, SATA).
• Drive automation, documentation, test reporting and release‑readiness activities.
• Ensure timely tracking of bugs, validation status and qualification sign‑offs.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of server architecture and hardware qualification processes.
• Hands‑on experience with BIOS, BMC, CPU, GPU, memory, storage and networking technologies.
• Good knowledge of storage concepts including RAID, SAN, DAS, HBA controllers and drive technologies.
• Understanding of network performance validation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with performance stress tools and hardware diagnostics utilities.
• Strong knowledge of firmware, drivers, PCI/PCIe and server boot processes.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux OS installation, Hyper‑V and virtualization testing.
• Strong debugging, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with scripting/automation tools is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Plan covering medical, dental, and vision.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation time, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Paid paternity and maternity leave.

Pay

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, performance and internal equity. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary target for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job level and factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided such as an annual performance‑based bonus, sales incentive pay and other variable compensation.