Windows Driver Validation Engineer

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="335" data-end="413"><strong data-start="335" data-end="348">Location:</strong> Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)</p> <p data-start="335" data-end="413"><strong data-start="376" data-end="389">Role Type:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;contract (W2)</p> <p data-start="335" data-end="413">&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="415" data-end="612"><strong>Sustainable Talent</strong> is partnering with <strong>NVIDIA,</strong> a global leader in accelerated computing and graphics, to hire a <strong data-start="526" data-end="557">Windows Validation Engineer</strong> to support hands-on system and GPU validation efforts.</p> <p data-start="614" data-end="890">This role is focused on <strong data-start="638" data-end="693">Windows PC system-level testing and troubleshooting</strong>, with an emphasis on <strong data-start="715" data-end="762">GPU validation, system setup, and debugging</strong>. This is not an application or web QA role - it requires hands-on experience working at the <strong data-start="855" data-end="889">OS, driver, and hardware level</strong>. We offer competitive compensation, $<span style="font-weight: bold;">50 - $80/hr</span> based on experience with full benefits.</p> <h4 data-section-id="1u891yx" data-start="897" data-end="924"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong data-start="900" data-end="924">What You’ll Be Doing</strong></span></h4> <ul data-start="926" data-end="1777"> <li data-section-id="cu0jlj" data-start="926" data-end="1042">Set up and configure Windows-based PC systems for validation (OS install, driver installation, firmware updates)</li> <li data-section-id="nbctlh" data-start="1043" data-end="1159">Perform <strong data-start="1053" data-end="1088">system-level and GPU validation</strong> on Windows platforms (primarily GeForce / consumer GPU environments)</li> <li data-section-id="1qfiaqr" data-start="1160" data-end="1242">Execute validation across different system configurations, drivers, and builds</li> <li data-section-id="1p2hnbp" data-start="1243" data-end="1331">Troubleshoot system issues and determine root cause (setup, driver, OS, or hardware)</li> <li data-section-id="ev1tfa" data-start="1332" data-end="1414">Analyze system crashes (e.g., BSOD), logs, and memory dumps to identify issues</li> <li data-section-id="pc011k" data-start="1415" data-end="1494">Use debugging tools such as <strong data-start="1445" data-end="1455">WinDbg</strong> to investigate system-level problems</li> <li data-section-id="skpn9l" data-start="1495" data-end="1577">Work closely with engineering teams to reproduce issues and support resolution</li> <li data-section-id="5y8hpu" data-start="1578" data-end="1694">Perform hands-on hardware work, including <strong data-start="1622" data-end="1692">assembling systems, swapping components, and replacing GPUs/boards</strong></li> <li data-section-id="gqo36l" data-start="1695" data-end="1777">Ensure systems are properly configured and stable before and during validation</li> </ul> <h4 data-section-id="xs10nj" data-start="1784" data-end="1813"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong data-start="1787" data-end="1813">What We’re Looking For</strong></span></h4> <ul data-start="1815" data-end="2583"> <li data-section-id="auy32k" data-start="1815" data-end="1894">Hands-on experience with <strong data-start="1842" data-end="1892">Windows PC system-level testing and validation</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1n1c1pr" data-start="1895" data-end="1987">Experience working with <strong data-start="1921" data-end="1954">GPUs in a Windows environment</strong> (GeForce or similar preferred)</li> <li data-section-id="qxztyx" data-start="1988" data-end="2073">Strong troubleshooting skills across <strong data-start="2027" data-end="2071">OS, drivers, and hardware configurations</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1t5fxvi" data-start="2074" data-end="2167">Experience installing <strong data-start="2098" data-end="2125">Windows OS from scratch</strong>, including drivers and firmware updates</li> <li data-section-id="iibh1h" data-start="2168" data-end="2266">Hands-on experience working with <strong data-start="2203" data-end="2218">PC hardware</strong> (system builds, GPU replacement, board swaps)</li> <li data-section-id="244b4l" data-start="2267" data-end="2386">Experience using <strong data-start="2286" data-end="2296">WinDbg</strong> or similar tools for debugging system-level issues (crash analysis, memory dumps, etc.)</li> <li data-section-id="dvwx65" data-start="2387" data-end="2489">Ability to isolate issues and determine whether they are related to setup, driver, OS, or hardware</li> <li data-section-id="t5otsm" data-start="2490" data-end="2583">Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams</li> </ul> <h4 data-section-id="16dcokl" data-start="2590" data-end="2609"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong data-start="2593" data-end="2609">Nice to Have</strong></span></h4> <ul data-start="2611" data-end="2821"> <li data-section-id="11z2p97" data-start="2611" data-end="2686">Experience with <strong data-start="2629" data-end="2652">Python or scripting</strong> to support testing or debugging</li> <li data-section-id="tyngfu" data-start="2687" data-end="2748">Experience with structured validation or lab environments</li> <li data-section-id="w6ctn3" data-start="2749" data-end="2821">Prior experience working with <strong data-start="2781" data-end="2819">GPU validation or graphics drivers</strong></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>