Staff Engineer-SSD Firmware Validation
Core
Validating SSD firmware and protocols to ensure storage reliability and performance across I/O workloads.
Role type
Staff Engineer, SSD Firmware Validation
Builds
Validated SSD firmware and storage solutions for data centers, AI, 5G, and mobile applications.
Domain
Semiconductor / Storage Systems / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PCIe protocol debugging, NVMe/NVMe-MI/TCG-Opal protocol debugging, automated test environment integration, Python coding, Linux/Windows debugging, test plan development, issue tracking and closure
Preferred skills
Experience with Lecroy/VIAVI analyzers, Medusa/SanBlaze/OakGate tools, ULINK Drive Master/UNH/PCIe-CV test suites, 6+ years in SSD Firmware Validation
Technologies
PCIe, NVMe, NVMe-MI, SMBUS, VDM, TCG-Opal, Pyrite, Python, Linux, Windows, Lecroy, VIAVI, Medusa, SanBlaze, OakGate, ULINK, UNH
Responsibilities
Define, develop, and implement software, firmware, and device validation test plans; Integrate tests into automated environments; Review, track, and document test results; Drive issues to closure by collaborating with product development teams
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
