Role & seniority: USB Tester / QA & Validation Engineer (role appears technical with emphasis on testing and compliance)

Stack/tools

Scripting: Python, Bash
USB/Display domains: USB-C, USB PD, USB-IF, VESA, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB class drivers (HID, MSD, UVC, UAC)
Software stack validation (host/device enumeration, hub logic)
Lab/measurement: high-speed oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers (Teledyne LeCroy, Total Phase), power meters
OS / environment: Linux and Windows, lab management, test fixtures, peripherals, firmware upgrades

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve efficiency, coverage, and repeatability
Design and maintain comprehensive test plans and validation strategies for USB and display functionality, including data transfer, PD, port states, and peripheral interoperability
Conduct compliance testing (USB-IF, VESA) and validate fixes; perform software stack validation and defect management in collaboration with hardware/software teams

Must-have skills

Experience creating automated tests (Python, Bash) and test plans for USB/Display features
Practical knowledge of USB-C, PD, USB-IF and VESA compliance testing
Proficiency with USB software stacks, host/device enumeration, and USB class drivers (HID, MSD, UVC, UAC)
Lab skills: use of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, power meters; working with Linux and Windows environments
Defect identification, documentation, and c

Full Description

Greetings.!

I hope this message finds you well.

My name is Vamshidhar, and I represent Kodeva IT. We currently have an immediate opportunity with one of our clients that appears to be a strong match for your background and experience. Please find the job description below. If you're interested, I’d appreciate it if you could share your updated resume with me at vamshidhar.darshanala@kodeva.com.

Role: USB Tester

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly technical and detail-oriented USB & Display Testing Engineer to join our quality assurance and validation team. This role is responsible for ensuring our products meet rigorous functionality, performance, and interoperability standards
for all USB and display related features.

Key Responsibilities

· Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts (e.g., using Python, Bash) to improve test efficiency, coverage, and repeatability.

· Test Plan Development: Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and validation strategies for USB and Display functionality, including data transfer, Power Delivery (PD), USB-C port states, display interfaces (HDMI, DP, USB-C Alt Mode) and peripheral interoperability.

· Compliance Testing: Execute and analyze results from USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum) and VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliance tests, including electrical, protocol, and interoperability testing, to ensure products meet certification standards.

· Software Stack Validation: Test and validate the USB software stack (on host or device side), including enumeration, class drivers (HID, MSD, UVC, UAC), and hub logic.

· Defect Management: Identify, isolate, and meticulously document defects. Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to analyze root causes and validate fixes.

· Lab Management: Maintain the testing lab, including managing test fixtures, cables, docks, diverse set of peripherals, test equipment, firmware upgrades and system administration on Linux and Windows

· Hardware-Level Testing: Use lab equipment such as high-speed oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers (e.g., Teledyne LeCroy, Total Phase), and power meters to perform physical layer and electrical tests (e.g., signal integrity, eye diagrams, inrush current, voltage/power levels).

Thanks & Regards Vamshidhar Darshanala US IT Recruiter vamshidhar.darshanala@kodeva.com Kodeva LLC

Address: 20755 Williamsport Pl #320, Ashburn VA 20147 IT Consulting | Staffing Solutions | USA | CANADA | INDIA

USB Tester ::San Jose CA