Quality Assurance Lead

Title: QA Lead- BIOS/UEFI & ARM Testing

Location: Houston TX

Duration: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned QA Leader to drive quality engineering efforts for BIOS/UEFI and ARM-based platforms. This role involves leading onsite QA teams, defining testing strategies, and collaborating across firmware, hardware, and software teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage onsite QA teams focused on BIOS/UEFI and ARM platform testing
• Partner with cross-functional teams to uphold and enhance product quality standards
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve QA processes and testing frameworks
• Drive end-to-end testing lifecycle including planning, execution, and reporting
• Ensure alignment of QA activities with overall engineering and product goals

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for firmware, BIOS/UEFI, and ARM/x86 platforms
• Lead QA initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, and software engineering teams for validation
• Conduct security testing including vulnerability assessments, secure boot validation, and firmware integrity checks
• Design and execute low-level system tests leveraging knowledge of ARM and x86 architectures
• Oversee automation, defect tracking, reporting, and performance analysis using standard QA tools
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for quality improvements
• Evaluate testing effectiveness and ROI to drive strategic enhancements
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing cross-functional QA teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in QA, including firmware, BIOS/UEFI testing, and ARM/x86 systems
• Strong expertise in designing and executing BIOS/UEFI testing strategies
• Hands-on experience in firmware security testing and validation
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and evaluate ROI
• Proficiency in test automation, debugging, and performance analysis tools
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UEFI Shell, Secure Boot, TPM, and firmware update processes
• Familiarity with ARM Trusted Firmware or similar platforms
• Experience with virtualization and emulation tools