Sr. Staff Firmware Validation Engineer

SK hynix•San Jose, CA

About The Position

As a Firmware Validation Engineer at SK hynix memory solutions, you will drive enterprise SSD (eSSD) validation activities. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test suites to validate industry-standard specifications and internal firmware algorithms. This includes reviewing weekly regression failures, performing deep-dive triages, and collaborating closely with internal engineering teams to resolve firmware defects.

Requirements

Ability to do thorough analysis of test failures and skilled in problem recreation.
Good programmer with experience in scripting languages like JavaScript or python.
Good understanding of AI development tools.
Fast learner with good communication skills.
Must be proactive and a strong team player.
B.S. and 4+ years of relevant experience, OR M.S. and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in storage firmware test development (design/develop/validate).
Solid understanding of PCIE-NVMe storage protocol/specifications.
Experience with AI tool development.

Responsibilities

Collaborate as a principal contributor within the eSSD core development group to validate hardware readiness for crucial customer qualification cycles.
Formulate rigorous, comprehensive test methodologies utilizing advanced internal and external simulation tools.
Partner cross-functionally with firmware engineers to extract requirements and develop high-coverage white-box validation suites.
Rapidly develop and implement scalable test cases dedicated to validating new firmware capabilities.
Take complete ownership of regression test execution, orchestrating deep-dive issue triages and delivering precise failure analytics to stakeholders.