Validation DevOps Engineer

Role Description

UST is seeking a Validation DevOps Engineer with strong Python and DevOps expertise to support semiconductor product validation workflows. The engineer will drive automation, maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage test infrastructure, and collaborate with validation and development teams to improve platform testing efficiency and reliability.

Opportunity

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or Jenkins for hardware and firmware validation
• Automate test workflows using Python for firmware, BIOS, and driver validation tasks
• Support integration of validation test suites into CI environments and ensure stability across builds
• Manage infrastructure for test execution including virtual machines, containers, and lab assets
• Monitor job executions, debug failures, and drive improvements to test pipeline health and coverage
• Work with validation, development, and QA teams to triage bugs and deliver timely resolutions

Qualification

• Strong proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and orchestration
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools
• Familiarity with semiconductor validation workflows (BIOS, firmware, hardware bring-up)
• Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments
• Git-based source control experience with code branching and merge strategies
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with YAML, Docker, and container-based deployment
• Experience working with Azure cloud infrastructure
• Exposure to Robot Framework, PyTest, or other test frameworks
• Understanding of system buses (PCIe, USB, I2C) and hardware interfaces
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, or equivalent tracking tools

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience.
• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
• Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching.
• They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).