Qualification Engineer

Role : Qualification Engineer Location : Bellevue WA (Onsite) Duration: Contract 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