QA Engineer – Windows Platform Validation supporting Nvidia

Job description

**Sustainable Talent** is partnering with **NVIDIA,** a global leader that has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for over 25 years, to hire a QA Engineer for an immediate need on their gaming team. This is a **6-month W-2 contract** role, fully **onsite** in **Redmond, WA** (no remote work and no relocation assistance provided). We offer **competitive pay, full benefits, PTO,** and an outstanding company culture. ## 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. - Passion for product quality and finding hard-to-reproduce issues. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience validating Microsoft Surface devices or other Windows OEM hardware platforms. - Experience with Windows device driver validation, graphics/display drivers, or Windows platform testing. - Familiarity with Microsoft Test Technologies (MTT), WHQL, HLK, or similar Windows validation frameworks. - Knowledge of GPU technologies, graphics systems, or PC gaming platforms. - Experience supporting automation frameworks and Python-based test infrastructure. ## Engagement Overview **Location:** Redmond, WA (Onsite 5 days per week) **Duration:** 6-month W-2 contract through Sustainable Talent **Pay Rate:** $55–$75/hour, depending on experience, education, skills, and location **Benefits:** Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and additional benefits available **Start Date:** Immediate *Sustainable Talent is an M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.*