Senior Manager - System Validation
Core
Lead system validation for BIOS, firmware, and driver activities across embedded product portfolios, ensuring validation readiness and reducing test escapes.
Role type
Senior Manager, System Validation (BIOS/Firmware/Driver)
Builds
Embedded silicon and platform products
Domain
Semiconductor / Hardware Engineering
Required skills
System-level validation, Test strategy definition, Defect triage, Team leadership, Automation frameworks, AI-driven validation, Test management tools, Coverage analysis, Regression strategy, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
20+ years industry experience, 8+ years people management, Post-silicon validation, Silicon bring-up, Debug flows, Customer escalations, Data analytics
Technologies
BIOS, UEFI, Firmware, Drivers, Test management tools, Defect tracking systems, Automation frameworks
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for system validation activities, Define and drive validation coverage, Own test management discipline, Drive first-level triage for critical issues, Establish collaboration forums, Build technical connects in client/server spaces, Reduce validation escapes, Support customer escalations, Lead team development, Drive scale initiatives, Champion AI initiatives, Partner with program management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
