Windows Audio Systems Test & Certification Engineer

Blueprint Technologies•Redmond, WA

10d•$58 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and certification readiness of audio technologies within a large-scale operating system ecosystem. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and external hardware partners to diagnose certification failures, improve validation frameworks, and enhance debugging capabilities. This position combines deep technical problem-solving with hands-on development, focusing on audio systems, test infrastructure, and certification processes. Your work will directly impact end-user experience by ensuring audio drivers and systems meet strict certification standards.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of experience with C++ programming, including system-level development
Minimum 3+ years of experience working with Windows device drivers or low-level system components
Minimum 4+ years of experience in advanced debugging on Windows, including root cause analysis
Strong understanding of operating systems, drivers, and hardware-software interaction
Experience with test automation, validation frameworks, or certification processes
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple layers (software, driver, hardware)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, partner-facing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with audio or media technologies, including DSP, audio pipelines, or acoustics
Exposure to certification programs or compliance testing frameworks (e.g., hardware/software validation standards)
Familiarity with debugging tools such as WinDbg or similar low-level diagnostic tools
Experience working with hardware partners or OEMs in a validation or certification context
Background in embedded systems or firmware development
Experience improving test infrastructure, tooling, or observability systems
Knowledge of audio drivers, codecs, or audio signal processing concepts

Responsibilities

Investigate and diagnose audio certification test failures reported by external partners and escalation teams
Perform root cause analysis on failures and drive resolution across software, drivers, and test frameworks
Create and maintain test errata to address and overturn invalid or inconsistent certification failures
Develop, fix, and enhance certification test content to improve accuracy, reliability, and coverage
Execute certification test passes to validate audio drivers and ensure compliance with platform standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and hardware partners to resolve issues and improve certification outcomes
Build and enhance internal tools to improve debugging efficiency and reduce time to resolution
Improve observability through better logging, diagnostics, and debugging workflows
Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes and testing infrastructure