Quality Assurance Lead (Firmware Testing)

Houston 10 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Key Responsibilities • Define and execute comprehensive testing strategies for firmware, BIOS/UEFI, and ARM-based platforms. • Lead QA efforts across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with product and engineering goals. • Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and software teams to ensure thorough validation. • Drive security testing initiatives including vulnerability assessments, secure boot validation, and firmware integrity checks. • Should have knowledge of x86 and ARM architectures to design and execute low-level system tests. • Oversee test planning, automation, execution, defect tracking, and reporting using industry-standard tools. • Conduct data mining and analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for quality improvement. • Evaluate testing outcomes and ROI to drive strategic decisions and process enhancements. • Build and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. • Minimum 15 years of experience in QA, including Firmware/BIOS/UEFI testing, ARM/x86 systems, and Engineering Management. • Proven experience in creating and executing testing strategies for BIOS/UEFI testing. • Strong hands-on experience with security testing in firmware environments. • Demonstrated ability to evaluate ROI, drive improvements, and lead change initiatives. • Proficiency in using tools for test automation, debugging, and performance analysis. • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.