Staff / Principal Security Engineer, Firmware Test, SSD
Core
Define and own end-to-end security validation strategies for SSD product lifecycles, including development, qualification, release, and sustaining activities.
Role type
Staff/Principal Security Engineer (Firmware Test, SSD)
Builds
Scalable security validation frameworks for current and next-generation SSD firmware platforms
Domain
Storage hardware (SSD) and embedded firmware security
Required skills
SSD security architecture, PCIe/NVMe protocols, TCG Opal, NVMe Security, SPDM, Secure Boot, cryptography, FIPS, hardware Root of Trust, key management, embedded firmware systems, Python-based test automation, validation framework development, security validation, threat assessment, root cause analysis, regression test infrastructure
Preferred skills
Industry contributions through publications, patents, or participation in standards organizations, AI literacy and digital fluency
Technologies
Python, PCIe, NVMe, TCG Opal, SPDM, FIPS
Responsibilities
Define and own end-to-end security validation strategies across SSD product lifecycles; Architect and maintain scalable security validation frameworks; Lead root cause analysis of security-related failures; Drive security test automation roadmaps and validation tool development; Collaborate with firmware architects on secure design reviews and threat modeling; Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in security validation methodologies
Seniority
Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
