Windows Driver Validation Engineer
sustainabletalent· Tech & Engineering
About this role
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Role Type: contract (W2)
Sustainable Talent is partnering with NVIDIA, a global leader in accelerated computing and graphics, to hire a Windows Validation Engineer to support hands-on system and GPU validation efforts.
This role is focused on Windows PC system-level testing and troubleshooting, with an emphasis on GPU validation, system setup, and debugging. This is not an application or web QA role - it requires hands-on experience working at the OS, driver, and hardware level. We offer competitive compensation, $50 - $80/hr based on experience with full benefits.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Set up and configure Windows-based PC systems for validation (OS install, driver installation, firmware updates)
- Perform system-level and GPU validation on Windows platforms (primarily GeForce / consumer GPU environments)
- Execute validation across different system configurations, drivers, and builds
- Troubleshoot system issues and determine root cause (setup, driver, OS, or hardware)
- Analyze system crashes (e.g., BSOD), logs, and memory dumps to identify issues
- Use debugging tools such as WinDbg to investigate system-level problems
- Work closely with engineering teams to reproduce issues and support resolution
- Perform hands-on hardware work, including assembling systems, swapping components, and replacing GPUs/boards
- Ensure systems are properly configured and stable before and during validation
What We’re Looking For
- Hands-on experience with Windows PC system-level testing and validation
- Experience working with GPUs in a Windows environment (GeForce or similar preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting skills across OS, drivers, and hardware configurations
- Experience installing Windows OS from scratch, including drivers and firmware updates
- Hands-on experience working with PC hardware (system builds, GPU replacement, board swaps)
- Experience using WinDbg or similar tools for debugging system-level issues (crash analysis, memory dumps, etc.)
- Ability to isolate issues and determine whether they are related to setup, driver, OS, or hardware
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams
Nice to Have
- Experience with Python or scripting to support testing or debugging
- Experience with structured validation or lab environments
- Prior experience working with GPU validation or graphics drivers
Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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This Windows Driver Validation Engineer position at sustainabletalent was posted on Apr 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Windows Driver Validation Engineer
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