Staff / Sr. Staff/ Principal Systems Engineer - eSSD Validation
Lead validation and testing of enterprise PCIe NVMe SSDs, debug low-level storage protocols, and automate tests using Python/C/C++ to ensure product reliability and compliance.
- Compensation
- $110K–$175K / yr
- Location
- San Jose
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of hands-on enterprise storage or semiconductor experience
- Proven experience with physical protocol analyzers and trace evaluation tools.
- Mastery of low-level storage protocols, including PCIe (Gen 4/5/6/), NVMe 2.0+, NVMe-MI, and SMBus / I2C.
- Python / C / C++ for hardware test automation and interacting with PCIe configuration registers / firmware registers.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Linux Kernel and drivers
- Knowledge of NAND
- Experience with Embedded Firmware
- Strong understanding of storage architectures and system-level debugging is also beneficial.
Full description
About the Company:At SK Hynix Memory Solutions, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting-edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK Hynix Memory, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices. As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing.
About the Team:
At SK Hynix Memory Solutions, our team's dedication to advancing enterprise SSD technologies through rigorous PCIe NVMe validation and testing has established us as industry leaders. Our focus on system-level tests, feature validation, and meticulous bug analysis underpins the reliability of our products. With expertise in testing and debugging embedded systems, we ensure that our enterprise PCIe NVMe SSD products meet the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for PCIe and NVMe enterprise solid-state drives (eSSDs).
- Manage test plans, oversee the progress of testing, identify potential issues, and report findings to ensure compliance with design specifications, as well as with customer standards and requirements.
- Perform initial triage of failures and collaborate closely with other teams, including SOC, FW, and HW, to address and resolve failures with coordinated efforts.
- Perform test gap analysis to ensure seamless integration and reliability of the product
- Work with FAE/CAE to address customer inquiries, debug and resolve issues by maintaining clear communication and prompt responses.
- Foster open communication channels to facilitate efficient problem-solving and enhance the overall product quality.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on enterprise storage or semiconductor experience