Job Summary :

We are seeking skilled Linux Validation Engineers with experience in validating Linux-based platforms and operating systems across Intel and AMD architectures. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Linux validation, system debugging, driver validation, automation development, and silicon validation activities.

This role involves validating system functionality, identifying issues across hardware and software layers, developing test strategies, and ensuring product quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

- Perform Linux platform validation on Intel and AMD client/server platforms.

- Execute validation activities on Linux distributions including Yocto, Ubuntu, and Red Hat.

- Validate Chrome OS features and functionality.

- Create, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and validation reports.

- Perform driver, operating system, and application-level debugging.

- Analyze failures and work closely with development teams for issue resolution.

- Develop automation scripts using Python and Perl to improve validation efficiency.

- Participate in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation activities.

- Conduct integration testing, system testing, and data validation across multiple projects.

- Ensure timely delivery of validation milestones with minimal supervision.

Mandatory Skills :

Platform Knowledge :

- Strong knowledge of x86 platforms.

- Experience with Intel and AMD Client/Server product families.

Operating Systems :

Hands-on experience with :

1. Yocto Linux

2. Ubuntu Linux

3. Red Hat Enterprise Linux

4. Chrome OS

Validation & Debugging :

- Strong system debugging experience covering:

1. Device Drivers

2. Operating Systems

3. Applications

Experience using debugging and analysis tools such as :

1. WinDbg

2. WPA (Windows Performance Analyzer)

3. TraceView

4. Intel Debug and Analysis Tools

5. Other system-level debugging utilities

Driver Validation Experience :

Hands-on validation experience in one or more of the following domains :

1. Graphics

2. Power Management

3. IPU (Image Processing Unit)

4. Sensors

5. Wi-Fi

6. Bluetooth

7. USB

8. Thunderbolt (TBT)

Automation :

- Strong scripting and automation skills using :

1. Python

2. Perl

Silicon Validation :

Solid background in :

1. Pre-Silicon Validation

2. Post-Silicon Validation

Preferred Skills:

- Linux kernel debugging experience.

- Familiarity with hardware-software interaction and platform architecture.

- Exposure to CI/CD and test automation frameworks.

- Experience with validation reporting and defect management tools.

- Understanding of firmware and driver interaction.

Soft Skills:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong articulation and presentation skills.

- Ability to work independently with minimal managerial and technical supervision.

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

- Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

- Ability to multitask and work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Educational Qualification:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.

- Relevant industry certifications will be an added advantage.

Why Join Us?:

- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Intel and AMD platforms.

- Exposure to Linux, Chrome OS, and next-generation computing technologies.

- Challenging validation and debugging environment.

- Collaborative engineering culture with strong learning opportunities.