Principal Engineer - FPT Validation
Core
Define test plans, design test cases, and develop scripts to validate firmware for Enterprise and Datacenter class NVMe SSD products.
Role type
Principal SSD Firmware Validation Engineer
Builds
Validated firmware for NVMe SSDs
Domain
Storage hardware, SSD firmware, NVMe/PCIe protocols
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NVMe protocol understanding, PCIe specifications, Whitebox and grey box testing, Linux debugging, Python coding, Lecroy/JDSU analyzer usage, automated test environment integration, system storage architecture knowledge
Preferred skills
AI tool proficiency (Claude), advanced debugging of NVMe protocol issues, deep knowledge of FTL and Security firmware areas
Technologies
NVMe, PCIe, Linux, Python, Lecroy, JDSU
Responsibilities
Define test plans and design test cases for firmware validation, develop test scripts for grey and Whitebox testing, collaborate with firmware development teams to find and validate fixes, review and document test results, drive issues to closure through cross-functional collaboration, integrate tests into automated environments
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
