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Hardware Validation/ Qualification Engineer -- SINDC5832478 at Compunnel Inc. Hardware Validation/ Qualification Engineer -- SINDC5832478 at Compunnel Inc. in Kirkland, Washington Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Role:
Qualification Engineer Location:
Bellevue, WA (onsite)
Duration:
Long Term Contract Job Description:
We are seeking skilled SKU Qualification Leads/Engineers to support end-to-end qualification and validation of next-generation server platforms and hardware components. The role involves hardware validation, firmware testing, performance analysis, debugging, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure platform quality and release readiness. Key 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 Required Skills Strong understanding of server architecture and hardware qualification processes Experience with scripting/automation tools (Python) 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/Linux OS installation, Hyper-V, and virtualization testing Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
