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You will be responsible for testing and validating system firmware across the IBM Power Systems portfolio, ranging from entry-level servers to high-end enterprise systems with advanced Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) capabilities. You will collaborate with global development teams, OpenPOWER partners, and the OpenBMC community to validate firmware functionality, drive product quality, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. As a member of IBM's Power Systems Firmware Functional Verification and Test team, you will contribute to the development, testing, validation, and support of industry-leading server technologies. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:\nHands-on Hardware Validation: Install, configure, and test IBM Power Systems hardware, including processor and system-level validation and characterization.\nFirmware Testing: Test and validate system firmware features across the IBM Power Systems portfolio, ensuring functionality, performance, stability, and quality.\nRAS Validation: Validate advanced Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features to enhance system resilience and availability.\nTest Strategy and Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and procedures to ensure thorough firmware feature validation.\nTest Automation: Design, develop, and automate test suites as part of the Agile development process to improve test efficiency, coverage, and productivity.\nFailure Analysis and Debugging: Analyze test failures, troubleshoot complex hardware and firmware issues, drive root cause analysis, and collaborate with development teams to resolve defects.\nRequirements and Design Collaboration: Work closely with firmware architects and development teams to understand requirements, review designs, and define effective validation strategies.\nOpen-Source Collaboration: Work with OpenPOWER partners and the OpenBMC community on firmware testing, validation, integration, and support.\nAI and Emerging Technologies: Install, configure, and validate AI Large Language Models (LLMs) and explore opportunities to leverage AI in software testing and development workflows.\nCross-Team Collaboration: Partner with geographically distributed development, test, and support teams to drive quality across product lines.\nContinuous Improvement and Innovation: Champion continuous improvement, introduce innovative testing approaches, and enhance development and verification processes to deliver a better customer experience.\nCode and Knowledge Contribution: Contribute to internal and external code repositories and document test methodologies, technical findings, and best practices.\nBasic understanding of client-server architecture and networking concepts.\nFundamental knowledge of application development, programming, and databases.\nUnderstanding of software architecture, APIs, servers, and application design principles.\nFamiliarity with Agile software development methodologies.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.\nGood understanding of software testing concepts and the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).\nBasic programming or scripting knowledge, preferably Python.\nCuriosity, creativity, willingness to learn, and a customer-focused mindset.\nBasic understanding of computer systems architecture and operating system concepts.\nFamiliarity with Linux operating systems and command-line operations.\nExposure to Python or other scripting languages.\nBasic understanding of functional testing, system testing, and test automation concepts.\nFamiliarity with automation frameworks or hands-on academic/project experience in test automation.\nBasic knowledge of Git, Gerrit, or other source-code management tools.\nExposure to firmware, embedded systems, or hardware-software integration concepts.\nFamiliarity with open-source software development and collaboration tools.\nBasic understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts is beneficial, particularly when working with hardware products.\nAcademic projects, internships, coursework, or personal projects demonstrating relevant technical skills are desirable. 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