SME – Validation Engineering

SME II - Semiconductor Product Validation

 

 

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

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With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

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You Are:

UST is looking for a Semiconductor Validation SME who will lead technical execution across platform and firmware validation domains. The role requires strong knowledge of system architecture, validation strategy, debug capabilities, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will drive validation best practices across diverse hardware platforms and guide cross-functional teams toward achieving validation excellence.

 

 

The opportunity:

·       Define validation strategy, test coverage, and automation scope for next-generation silicon and platform programs.

·       Debug triage across firmware (BIOS/BMC), driver, and board/system levels.

·       Guide junior engineers and validation teams across Redmond and offshore sites.

·       Work closely with silicon, platform, BIOS, and OS teams to align validation goals and debug escalations.

·       Conduct hands-on validation including flashing firmware, configuring test beds, and reproducing system-level issues.

·       Analyze logs, traces, and failure signatures to identify root causes across hardware/software boundaries.

·       Oversee validation frameworks and drive continuous improvement.

·       Present technical validation status to client stakeholders and internal UST leadership.

·       Contribute to coverage reports, gap analysis, automation dashboards, and post-mortem reviews.

·       Ensure project timelines, milestones, and quality standards are met or exceeded.

 

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

 

What you need:

·       Strong expertise in validation and debug for x86-based platforms.

·       Hands-on experience with UEFI/BIOS, BMC/IPMI, CPLD, and low-level firmware interaction.

·       Good scripting knowledge in Python or PowerShell for automation or debug triage.

·       Experience in leading technical teams across firmware/platform validation or silicon readiness programs.

·       Familiarity with Windows and Linux OS-level bring-up and validation practices.

·       Strong documentation and communication skills for technical and executive reporting.

·       Desired Skills:

·       Experience with validation automation environments.

·       Hands-on experience with platform bring-up labs and debug tools (serial console, JTAG, ITP).

·       Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Jira, or defect tracking tools.

·       Prior experience in customer-facing roles or leading validation activities in client engagements.

·       Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

·       10+ years of experience in hardware platform validation, debug, or embedded systems.

 

 

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Washington

Compensation Range: $86,400-$129,600

 

 

 

 

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

 

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters belonging, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

 

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

 

 

 

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