QA Engineer – Windows Platform Validation supporting Nvidia

Sustainable Talent is partnering with NVIDIA, a global leader that has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for over 25 years, to hire a QA Engineer for an immediate need on their gaming team.

This is a6-month W-2 contract role, fullyonsite in Redmond, WA (no remote work and no relocation assistance provided). We offer competitive pay, full benefits, PTO, and an outstanding company culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Execute system-level testing and validation across Windows-based PC and gaming platforms.
• Perform system-level testing on Windows hardware and software environments.
• Validate Windows platform functionality, device drivers (including graphics/display drivers), firmware, and overall system behavior across pre-production PC devices.
• Identify, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document defects with clear and detailed bug reports.
• Analyze logs, system behavior, and test results to support root-cause investigations.
• Create and distribute test reports to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Review test plans and contribute to test automation efforts where applicable.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to improve product quality, stability, and user experience.

What We Need to See

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in QA, validation, testing, or a related engineering role.
• Strong experience testing and debugging Windows client operating systems and PC platforms.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting software and hardware issues at the system level.
• Experience testing device drivers (especially graphics/display drivers), firmware, and Windows platform functionality.
• Experience working on pre-production Windows desktop or client platforms, collaborating with engineering teams to identify, reproduce, and isolate system-level issues.
• Proficiency with scripting or automation using Python.
• Experience using Windows debugging tools (such as WinDbg), log analysis, and root-cause investigation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently investigate complex technical issues.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Passion for product quality and finding hard-to-reproduce issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience validating Microsoft Surface devices or other Windows OEM hardware platforms.
• Experience with Windows device driver validation, graphics/display drivers, or Windows platform testing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Test Technologies (MTT), WHQL, HLK, or similar Windows validation frameworks.
• Knowledge of GPU technologies, graphics systems, or PC gaming platforms.
• Experience supporting automation frameworks and Python-based test infrastructure.

Engagement Overview

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite 5 days per week)

Duration: 6-month W-2 contract through Sustainable Talent

Pay Rate: $55-$75/hour, depending on experience, education, skills, and location

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and additional benefits available

Start Date: Immediate

Sustainable Talent is an M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.