Validation Lead

The role requires a strong combination of deep technical expertise in low-level platform validation and delivery leadership.

The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for validating the foundational platform components that enable reliable operation of the Compute SoC. The lead will own technical execution, test governance, status reporting, issue management, and cross-functional coordination with development teams to ensure timely closure of platform issues and successful release milestones.

This is a highly visible customer-facing role requiring strong technical depth, structured execution, and excellent stakeholder management.

• 10–12 years of experience in Embedded Linux, Android, or Compute platform validation.
• Strong experience in Core Platform Testing on ARM-based SoCs.
• Experience working on Qualcomm, Intel, AMD, or similar Compute platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience leading customer-facing technical discussions.
• Experience presenting technical status to senior engineering leadership.
• Strong understanding of release lifecycle, milestone planning, and defect management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon Compute platforms.
• Knowledge of Android platform internals and Linux BSP.
• Familiarity with ChromeOS or Windows on ARM validation.
• Exposure to virtualization technologies and PCIe ecosystems.
• Experience with AI-enabled test automation, intelligent log analysis, and data-driven validation.
• Understanding of modern CI/CD pipelines for platform validation.

Success Metrics

The CPT Test Lead will be measured on:

• Test execution completion against plan.
• Test coverage achieved.
• Regression pass percentage.
• Defect turnaround time.
• Blocker resolution cycle time.
• Milestone readiness and on-time delivery.
• Quality and timeliness of status reporting.
• Customer satisfaction and stakeholder feedback.
• Team productivity and technical capability growth.
• Continuous improvements in automation and validation efficiency.

This role is ideal for an experienced platform validation engineer who combines deep technical expertise in low-level platform domains with the ability to lead execution, drive cross-functional collaboration, and provide clear customer-facing governance for complex Compute platform programs.