Staff Engineer, Firmware Test
Quick summary
- Work type
- On-site
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Salary
- $163,000–$253,000 / yr
- Posted
- 15 days ago
- Nearby
- 99+ roles within 25 mi
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About Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor is the global semiconductor business unit of Samsung Electronics, designing and manufacturing memory chips, logic semiconductors, and foundry solutions for a broad range of applications.
Samsung Semiconductor currently has 70 open roles on FindRole.
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At a glance
TL;DR · Staff Engineer, Firmware Test
The Senior Assistant Engineer role in the Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED) focuses on developing black-box functional test coverage and methodologies for NVMe SSDs, debugging failures, and collaborating with firmware teams to resolve issues. This position requires strong programming skills in Python, Bash, and Linux shell scripts, along with knowledge of NVMe, PCIe, and NAND Flash/FTL technologies. Candidates should have a background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields, coupled with excellent communication abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within teams. The role involves analyzing customer field issues and enhancing test coverage based on identified gaps, contributing to the development of enterprise storage/server systems.
What you'll do
- Develop black-box functional test coverage for NVMe SSDs.
- Debug and triage failures in firmware to reproduce problems with the FW team.
- Design and run experiments to address identified issues in firmware testing.
- Analyze customer field issues to improve functional test coverage where needed.
- Enhance existing test methodologies based on feedback and new requirements.
What we're looking for
- Bachelors and 5+ years or Masters and 3+ years in relevant engineering field.
- Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python, Bash, Linux shell scripts.
- Experience with NVMe SSDs, PCIe, NVM Express, NAND Flash/FTL technologies.
- Knowledge of Enterprise storage/server systems and Linux proficiency.
- Ability to develop black-box functional test coverage and methodologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for individual and team work.
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