QA Engineer – Windows Platform Validation

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 a 6-month W-2 contract role, fully onsite in Redmond, WA (no remote work and no relocation assistance provided). We offer competitive pay, full benefits, PTO, and an outstanding company culture.

• →Execute testing and validation activities across PC and cloud gaming platforms
• →Perform system-level testing on Windows-based hardware and software environments
• →Identify, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document defects with clear and detailed bug reports
• →Analyze logs, system behavior, and test results to support root-cause investigations
• →Validate software, drivers, firmware, and platform functionality
• →Review test plans and contribute to test automation efforts where applicable
• →Create and distribute test reports to stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• →Collaborate with engineering teams to improve product quality and user experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of experience in QA, validation, testing, or a related engineering role
• Strong experience working within Windows operating system environments
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting software and hardware issues at the system level
• Experience testing device drivers, firmware, or platform-level functionality
• Proficiency with scripting or automation using Python.
• 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
• Experience with Windows debugging tools and log analysis (WinDbg)

• Familiarity with hardware validation, platform testing, or PC system integration
• Knowledge of GPU technologies, graphics systems, or gaming platforms
• Experience supporting automation frameworks and test infrastructure
• Exposure to AI-assisted development, debugging, or test workflows

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: Immediately 

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