Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform Windows system-level and driver-level validation across functional, stress, power management, and performance scenarios
• Investigate Windows system crashes (BSOD) and analyze memory dumps and event logs
• Develop and execute automated and manual test plans for internal and OEM Windows configurations
• Flash Windows OS builds onto boards and OEM devices and configure debugging tools like WinDbg/KDNET
• Triage internal and OEM defects, reproduce failures, and track issue resolution
• Work with BSP, driver, and automation teams to ensure CI/CD stability and HLK/WHQL certification readiness

Requirements

• 5–8 years of Windows system-level or driver-level testing experience
• Hands-on experience with Windows platform validation and driver debugging
• Proficiency with Windows debugging tools such as WinDbg or KDNET
• Strong understanding of Windows power management (Modern Standby, ACPI, S3/S4)
• Experience configuring UEFI/BIOS settings and flashing Windows OS builds
• Demonstrated experience in defect triage and root cause analysis
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines for Windows builds

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
• Experience with HLK/WHQL certification processes
• Experience validating USB4, DisplayPort (DP) tunneling, PCIe, or platform drivers

About the Company

Nvidia is a global leader transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing.