Friday, July 16th 2021
TechPowerUp is Hiring Motherboard and Memory Reviewers
We have open positions on our team for 1) a motherboard reviewer, and 2) a memory reviewer. TechPowerUp Reviews are renowned for their in-depth focus on technical and performance aspects, and are supported by a large selection of tests. We are looking for someone with experience tweaking hardware in general—and memory in particular—ideally with some overclocking experience. As a motherboard reviewer you should be able to identify the various components of a motherboard PCB, discuss their quality aspects, test relevant onboard devices, provide technical photography, and put the motherboard through a selection of tests that will evolve with your feedback and community interest. Likewise for memory, we'll need you to be able to push the memory module to its limits, to detail its OC tuning potential and stability (we're not expecting you to do LN2). You should also be able to understand DRAM IC choices, memory timings and their effects, and how everything comes together for the big picture.
In terms of language skills we're not asking for novel writers, however you should have a decent grasp of the English language, and be able to get across your thoughts, experience and excitement with the product to our readers, who may have learned English as second language.
Both positions are remote, part-time and paid. Ideally you already have some hardware on your own, we can definitely provide you with additional testing platforms, as needed. We'd prefer someone from North America/EU, but as long as shipping logistics can reach your place, any location will be fine.
While it makes some sense to combine the the memory and motherboard reviewer positions, we are considering both options—one person, or two—because we aim to maintain a high sampling rate (1-2 reviews a week, with a high probability of more during new platform launches). If you think you can handle both positions, please ensure you have sufficient time to accommodate both roles. Having your own contacts in the industry is completely optional, and the lack of any is not a dealbreaker in the hiring process. While it is certainly a plus, we already have close ties with vendors and can make the necessary introductions to get you going with review samples. If you are interested, get in touch with us by sending your application and resume with relevant experiences, if any, to w1zzard@techpowerup.com to discuss further. Any questions? Let us know in the comments of this thread.
Both positions are remote, part-time and paid. Ideally you already have some hardware on your own, we can definitely provide you with additional testing platforms, as needed. We'd prefer someone from North America/EU, but as long as shipping logistics can reach your place, any location will be fine.
While it makes some sense to combine the the memory and motherboard reviewer positions, we are considering both options—one person, or two—because we aim to maintain a high sampling rate (1-2 reviews a week, with a high probability of more during new platform launches). If you think you can handle both positions, please ensure you have sufficient time to accommodate both roles. Having your own contacts in the industry is completely optional, and the lack of any is not a dealbreaker in the hiring process. While it is certainly a plus, we already have close ties with vendors and can make the necessary introductions to get you going with review samples. If you are interested, get in touch with us by sending your application and resume with relevant experiences, if any, to w1zzard@techpowerup.com to discuss further. Any questions? Let us know in the comments of this thread.
131 Comments on TechPowerUp is Hiring Motherboard and Memory Reviewers
I have to say I learned many things by watching his youtube channel.
Lately I have been watching his series of videos on Ocig 6900XT Red Devil Ultimate. Really interesting as I myself also own this card but mine doesn't clock that high at all. The memory is total crap on mine and don't Oc at all. :oops:
I have to say wow to the length Buildzoid goes to squeeze the last MHz out of that GPU. :rockout:
Also, tons of facility costs are no longer needed when 90% of FTE are WFH. Nobody is pooping on company grounds anymore. :D
Of course, there are the occasional slackers but it's manageable for now.For some of us PC were booting from magnetic tape... ;)
Given the email I used it might have hit your spam filter, so if you don't see it, check your spam/junk folder or reach out to me.
I adjusted things around on this post to make you even happier.
I think you just got turned down for the job regardless, so good on you.
Got some great candidates so far, around 30 total atm, will wait a few more days before taking a closer look
First is all that matters.
I'm not going for it because I don't have the tech-knowledge to do it.
While it may be true I can make RAM and other things clock, that takes time to figure out and that's what I do with the sets I have personally but I don't have the tech-knowledge to cover any and all possible types of DDR in any meaningful way.
There are different IC's used in different kits made by all the different manufacturers and each behaves in different ways between the various chip architectures and sockets of what's made by both, AMD and Intel.
I do have the language skills but that's all I have going for me and clearly that alone is just not enough to do it.
Welp, I for one even can even live with Chinglish or Russian-English (apologies, not meant to sound derogative) if the tech part is as objective and in-depth as possible.
May the best reviewer wins.
Good luck to everyone who has applied, and I think its good this is a public application process.
I didn't mean to put you off applying, but if you're considering a job as a writer, you should at least try to write properly in the thread about the job.
Just like you make sure there are no spelling mistakes in your CV.