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Diverse Lynx

Technical Project manager

Redmond, WA

Day 1 Onsite at customer location Role Summary A) Windows Kernel Driver Engineer (Bring - up + Debug) Best fit signals (look for these on resumes): * Kernel-mode driver work (WDM/KMDF), debugging ...

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Windows Driver Validation Engineer

Windows Driver Validation Engineer

Sustainable Talent

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$50 - $80/hr

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Role Type:  contract (W2)

Sustainable Talent is partnering with NVIDIA, a global leader in accelerated computing and graphics, to hire a Windows Validation Engineer to support hands-on system and GPU validation efforts.

This role is focused on Windows PC system-level testing and troubleshooting, with an emphasis on GPU validation, system setup, and debugging. This is not an application or web QA role - it requires hands-on experience working at the OS, driver, and hardware level. We offer competitive compensation, $50 - $80/hr based on experience with full benefits.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Set up and configure Windows-based PC systems for validation (OS install, driver installation, firmware updates)
  • Perform system-level and GPU validation on Windows platforms (primarily GeForce / consumer GPU environments)
  • Execute validation across different system configurations, drivers, and builds
  • Troubleshoot system issues and determine root cause (setup, driver, OS, or hardware)
  • Analyze system crashes (e.g., BSOD), logs, and memory dumps to identify issues
  • Use debugging tools such as WinDbg to investigate system-level problems
  • Work closely with engineering teams to reproduce issues and support resolution
  • Perform hands-on hardware work, including assembling systems, swapping components, and replacing GPUs/boards
  • Ensure systems are properly configured and stable before and during validation
What We're Looking For
  • Hands-on experience with Windows PC system-level testing and validation
  • Experience working with GPUs in a Windows environment (GeForce or similar preferred)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across OS, drivers, and hardware configurations
  • Experience installing Windows OS from scratch, including drivers and firmware updates
  • Hands-on experience working with PC hardware (system builds, GPU replacement, board swaps)
  • Experience using WinDbg or similar tools for debugging system-level issues (crash analysis, memory dumps, etc.)
  • Ability to isolate issues and determine whether they are related to setup, driver, OS, or hardware
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams
Nice to Have
  • Experience with Python or scripting to support testing or debugging
  • Experience with structured validation or lab environments
  • Prior experience working with GPU validation or graphics drivers

Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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