Staff SSD Firmware Test Engineer
Core
Lead validation strategy and architecture for enterprise SSD firmware, integrating AI/ML for test optimization and failure analysis.
Role type
Staff IC firmware test engineer (storage/AI)
Builds
Enterprise SSD firmware verification frameworks and AI-driven test infrastructure
Domain
Semiconductor storage (SSD/NVMe) + Applied Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn), test architecture, automation strategy, ML model deployment, root-cause analysis, CI/CD integration, technical leadership
Preferred skills
TensorFlow/PyTorch, MLOps, Rust/C, Linux/Windows administration, NVMe/PCIe/OCP standards, NAND flash architecture
Technologies
Python, NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Git, CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Architect scalable grey/white/black-box test frameworks; drive AI/ML solutions for test optimization and failure triage; lead firmware verification strategies for NVMe protocols; own test infrastructure roadmap and automation; mentor engineers; influence firmware architecture decisions
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence