Validation DevOps Engineer

Role description

Validation Dev Ops Engineer

Lead I - Dev Ops Engineering

Who We Are:

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You Are:

UST is seeking a Validation Dev Ops Engineer with strong Python and Dev Ops expertise to support semiconductor product validation workflows. The engineer will drive automation, maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage test infrastructure, and collaborate with validation and development teams to improve platform testing efficiency and reliability.

The opportunity:

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops or Jenkins for hardware and firmware validation

• Automate test workflows using Python for firmware, BIOS, and driver validation tasks

• Support integration of validation test suites into CI environments and ensure stability across builds

• Manage infrastructure for test execution including virtual machines, containers, and lab assets

• Monitor job executions, debug failures, and drive improvements to test pipeline health and coverage

• Work with validation, development, and QA teams to triage bugs and deliver timely resolutions

• Develop dashboards for test metrics, status reporting, and automation health

• Maintain version control workflows using Git; manage branch strategy and release tagging

• Document build/test procedures and contribute to knowledge base for issue resolution

• Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment and drive continuous improvement

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

• Strong proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and orchestration

• Hands-on experience with Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools

• Familiarity with semiconductor validation workflows (BIOS, firmware, hardware bring-up)

• Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments

• Git-based source control experience with code branching and merge strategies

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Desired

Skills:

• Familiarity with YAML, Docker, and container-based deployment

• Experience working with Azure cloud infrastructure

• Exposure to Robot Framework, PyTest, or other test frameworks

• Understanding of system buses (PCIe, USB, I2C) and hardware interfaces

• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, or equivalent tracking tools

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Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, or related field

• 8 years of experience in validation automation or Dev Ops engineering in a semiconductor environment

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role

Location:

Remote

Compensation Range: $78,000-$117,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and…