Principal Hardware Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for storage and PCIe solutions, leading validation strategies and cross-functional technical initiatives for enterprise storage technologies.
Role type
Principal Hardware Engineer (Storage/PCIe Validation)
Builds
Automated CDL test suites, validation frameworks, and qualification programs for HDD, SSD, NVMe, and PCIe Switch technologies.
Domain
Enterprise Storage, PCIe Architecture, Hardware Validation
Required skills
Storage architecture expertise, PCIe/PCIe Switch architecture and protocols, automated test framework development, failure analysis and root cause analysis, cross-functional technical leadership, firmware/host interaction understanding, C/C++ driver/kernel debugging, server platform debugging, validation strategy design, supplier methodology influence.
Preferred skills
SSD/HDD firmware development experience, Windows/Linux kernel development, PCIe Switch topology design, fleet-specific scenario validation.
Technologies
HDD, SSD, NVMe, PCIe Switch, SAS, SATA, C/C++, Windows/Linux, CDL, Azure
Responsibilities
Design and maintain CDL test suites covering functionality, performance, reliability, and security; analyze field incidents to identify coverage gaps and improve validation methodologies; validate storage and PCIe solutions across component, subsystem, and platform levels; lead cross-functional discussions to resolve complex storage and PCIe issues; drive qualification readiness for next-generation storage technologies; mentor engineers and influence validation standards.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
