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QA Leader – Firmware, BIOS/UEFI & ARM Testing

Synstack Technologies
4 hours ago
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States

Role: QA Leader – BIOS/UEFI & ARM Testing

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Duration: 12 + Months


What You will Do:

  • Lead the QA team onsite for BIOS/UEFI & ARM Testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Implement and improve testing processes and procedures.


What You Will Bring:

  • Proven experience in leading QA teams for BIOS/UEFI & ARM Testing.
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


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

  • 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.


Preferred Skills:

Experience with UEFI Shell, Secure Boot, TPM, and firmware update mechanisms.

Knowledge of ARM Trusted Firmware, or similar platforms.

Experience with virtualization and emulation tools.


Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.