System Quality Assurance Test Lead

System Quality Assurance Test Lead

This role has been designed as 'Onsite with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Leads the design, development, execution, and optimization of system integration testing for server platforms across hardware and software domains. Oversees validation of system reliability, compatibility during product development and NPI phases. Drives test strategy, automation, and AI-assisted testing initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and time-to-market. Influences system architecture and hardware/software design through test insights and data-driven recommendations.

Applies advanced and in-depth subject matter expertise to solve complex and cross-functional technical challenges. Leads moderately complex projects or test initiatives and provides technical direction to team members. Exercises independent judgment in defining test strategies, prioritizing risks, and making recommendations that impact product quality and schedules. Acts as a technical leader and key contributor, influencing decisions beyond the immediate team.

. Lead server system integration testing covering hardware, firmware, BIOS, OS, drivers, virtualization, and management software during product development and NPI phases.

. Define and own overall system integration test strategy, test plans, and test coverage, with a strong focus on risk-based testing.

. Review, design, and approve test cases, test methodologies, and test infrastructure, ensuring alignment with product requirements and architecture.

. Drive automation strategy, including Python-based test scripting, framework development, and CI/CD test integration, to improve efficiency and scalability.

. Leverage AI-assisted tools or data analytics techniques to enhance failure analysis, log analysis, test optimization, and issue triage.

. Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations across HW/SW boundaries work closely with BIOS, firmware, OS, and hardware development teams to drive timely issue resolution.

. Analyze test results and quality metrics, provide data-driven insights, and proactively identify quality risks and improvement opportunities.

. Act as the primary technical interface between system integration, platform architecture, hardware engineering, and software development teams.

. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers support best practice adoption in testing, automation, and documentation.

. Communicate system quality status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders, including project managers and cross-functional leaders.

. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent.

. Typically 5-8+ years of experience in server system integration, hardware/software validation, or test engineering, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.

. Strong background in server system architecture, hardware platforms, and HW/SW integration testing.

. Proven experience leading system integration or platform-level testing efforts in NPI or product development environments.

. Solid programming and scripting skills (Python preferred) for test automation, data analysis, and tool development.

. Hands-on experience designing and deploying test automation frameworks, infrastructure, and equipment.

. Experience or strong exposure to AI-assisted testing, automation, log analysis, or data-driven quality improvement approaches.

. Deep familiarity with server operating systems and virtualization platforms, including Windows Server, Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, and VMware.

. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers.

. Excellent communication and collaboration skills ability to clearly articulate technical risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_03

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