Microsoft Device Validation Engineer II 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

272521316

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design comprehensive validation and verification strategies with supporting documentation including test plans, procedures, and reports.
• 1 or more ship cycles - Experienced shipping software and having been through more than one shipping cycle (same or different product).
• Working knowledge of 2 or more PC subsystems: WiFi, Bluetooth, Networking, Audio, Video, Display and Graphics, SSD and Storage, Touch systems, external ports like USB and DisplayPort, and UEFI.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong skill set in analytical problem solving, a history of increasing responsibilities and decision-making experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passionate and knowledgeable about Quality: you have what it needs to ship a high-quality Surface device.
• Deep background and understanding in Windows and PC architecture, including driver architecture.
• Electrical Engineering knowledge or experience.
• Working knowledge of firmware and/or embedded systems.
• Experience using a debugger to quickly identify and resolve issues spanning multiple subsystems.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and self-driven.
• High tolerance to ambiguity and ability make progress in the face of it.

• Be responsible for all aspects of test engineering and validation of their features, with opportunities to stretch more broadly. This will include working closely with software and hardware developers and program managers to create solid core designs and enable testability of the products.
• Develop new test architectures, methodologies, tools and comprehensive test plans. This includes documenting test architecture, test plans and test cases.
• Conduct technical reviews/audits throughout the development process. This would include reviews/audit of the test architecture, test plans, test cases, and test results from suppliers.
• Create appropriate test automation for all aspects of assigned features including core scenarios, performance, reliability, and stress.
• Work on new devices at various stages of hardware development including proto-type hardware. Work closely with software and hardware developers and program managers, located in Redmond and in Asia, to create solid core designs and enable testability of the products. Also involves working with external suppliers on test execution and test results auditing.
• Drive defect reproduction and analysis, study of data produced from static and dynamic code analysis tools, and participate in specification reviews, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Review Specs, PRDs, SOW to make sure all Quality aspects are included in the product documentation and confirm that Product Spec and Test Documents are in sync.
• Drive test analysis through test suite code coverage and data analysis tools. Identify product risk areas and mitigate them through targeted testing.