Staff Engineer - SSD firmware validation (NVMe/PCIe)

Samsung Semiconductor

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $163,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: today

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TL;DR · Staff Engineer - SSD firmware validation (NVMe/PCIe)

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As a Staff Engineer in the Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED), you will focus on developing and implementing black-box functional test coverage for NVMe SSDs, working closely with firmware teams to debug issues and enhance test methodologies. Your day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing customer field issues, improving test coverage, and collaborating with automation teams to integrate new tests into existing frameworks. This role requires expertise in scripting languages like Python and Bash, proficiency in Linux, and knowledge of NVMe, PCIe, and NAND Flash technologies. You will also work on storage test tools and protocol certifications, contributing to the development of high-quality firmware for enterprise storage systems within a globally distributed team.

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Python Linux Bash NVMe PCIe NAND Flash Enterprise storage Server systems Agile development AI/ML Protocol analyzers

What you'll do

Develop black-box functional test coverage and methodologies for NVMe SSDs.
Debug, triage failures, and work with firmware teams to reproduce issues.
Analyze customer field issues and enhance functional test coverage as needed.
Provide guidance to the automation team on integrating new tests into frameworks.
Work closely with local US and international customers and original equipment manufacturers.

What we're looking for

Bachelors and 10+ years or Masters and 8+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering.
Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python, Bash, Linux shell scripts.
Expertise in NVMe, PCIe, NAND Flash/FTL, and Enterprise storage/server systems.
Knowledge of storage test tools including performance benchmarks and protocol certifications.
Experience in embedded software or firmware development/testing for storage devices.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and PCI protocol analyzers.

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