About the job
Sustainable Talent is collaborating with Nvidia, a renowned leader in reshaping computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. We are currently seeking a Windows Driver Validation Engineer to join our client's team on-site in Santa Clara, CA.
This is a full-time (W-2) six-month contract position. We offer competitive compensation ranging from $50/hr to $80/hr depending on experience, education, location, and other factors, along with full benefits, paid time off, and a fantastic company culture!
In this role, you will conduct tests and analyze issues across internal and OEM Windows platform configurations. You will ensure CI/CD quality, Windows driver compliance, OEM readiness (HLK/WHQL as applicable), and release readiness across system-level builds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Device Setup & Configuration: Flash Windows OS builds onto boards and OEM devices; install and validate SoC, GPU, USB, display, and platform drivers; configure Windows debugging tools (e.g., WinDbg/KDNET); enable and collect crash dumps and system logs.
- Perform Windows system-level and driver-level validation across functional, stress, power management (Modern Standby, S3/S4), and performance scenarios.
- Investigate Windows system crashes (e.g., BSOD), analyze memory dumps and Windows event logs, and support root cause analysis in collaboration with driver and platform teams.

