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Systems Support Specialist

Austin, TX 12 Months
Contract $41.64/hour - $46.64/hour






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Posted: Sep 16, 2026
Ref: GDTXSS14

Position Overview



Position Summary
The Support Specialist will provide technical support and issue resolution for client AI Halo platforms across Windows and Linux operating systems. This role serves as a key interface between customers, field engineering teams, software developers, and hardware engineering organizations to diagnose and resolve platform, driver, AI framework, and application issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting x86 platforms, AI/ML software environments, GPU computing technologies, and operating system-level debugging. This position requires strong troubleshooting skills spanning hardware, firmware, drivers, operating systems, and the client AI software ecosystem, including ROCm.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Partner Support
Serve as the primary technical contact for customer-reported Ryzen AI Halo platform issues.
Analyze and resolve hardware, software, BIOS, driver, and application-related issues.
Monitor inbox/ticket system and reproduce customer-reported defects in internal lab environments.
Manage support cases through closure while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Provide technical guidance on platform configuration, performance tuning, and best practices.
Generate weekly reports
Develop collateral about common issues and issue trends

Platform Support
Support Ryzen AI Halo systems running:
o Microsoft Windows
o Linux distributions (RexOS, Debian, Ubuntu etc.)
Troubleshoot platform-level issues involving:
o CPU
o Integrated GPU
o NPU (Neural Processing Unit)
o Memory subsystem
o Power and thermal management
o BIOS/UEFI

AI Software Stack Support
Support deployment and optimization of AI workloads on Ryzen AI Halo platforms.
Assist customers with client AI software ecosystem setup and validation.
Troubleshoot issues involving:
o ROCm
o PyTorch
o Hugging Face models
o Client AI Software
Analyze workload compatibility, model execution failures, and performance bottlenecks.

Debugging & Root Cause Analysis
Collect and analyze logs, traces, dumps, and telemetry data.
Perform issue isolation across hardware, firmware, drivers, operating systems, and AI frameworks.
Identify root causes and work with engineering teams to deliver fixes.
Escalate product defects with clear technical documentation and reproducible test cases.

Required Qualifications
3+ years of technical support, system validation, or software support experience.
Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and x86 platform architecture.
Experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.
Excellent troubleshooting and customer communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with client platforms, ROCm, GPU/NPU compute, and AI/ML frameworks.
Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Docker, and AI model deployment.
Knowledge of BIOS/UEFI, device drivers, and performance analysis tools.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Your well-being Matters

Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Systems Support Specialist


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