Staff / Sr. Staff - NVMe SSD Validation Engineer (DVT)

SK hynix•San Jose, CA

About The Position

SK hynix Memory Solution is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff NVMe SSD Validation Engineer focused on design validation testing (DVT). The role develops test plans for devices and systems under test using NVMe, OCP, and PCIe specifications, product requirements, and customer requirements. It performs DVT for release and test firmware by executing test suites, reporting results, and tracking defects. The engineer analyzes failures, identifies root causes, and works with development and functional teams to resolve product challenges. The role also coordinates with third-party vendors on test suite updates, tool-development requests, platform troubleshooting, and maintenance. The engineer stays current with industry and customer requirements and uses AI tools to improve work efficiency.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the data storage industry; enterprise SSD/NVMe experience is preferred.
Solid understanding of NVMe fundamentals, including Admin and I/O commands, Log Pages, Power Loss Protection (PLP), Controller Level Resets, and the Out-of-Band (OOB) interface.
Familiarity with NVMe, OCP, and PCIe storage test methodologies.
Ability to capture signal waveforms and PCIe traces for bus-level debugging.
Strong system and device debugging skills, including the ability to resolve complex issues independently.
Proficiency developing automation scripts in JavaScript and Python.
Experience leveraging AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, SkHy, or Gemini to improve engineering productivity.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another applicable engineering field.

Nice To Haves

Enterprise SSD/NVMe experience.
Experience working with enterprise servers in Linux, ESXi, and Windows Server environments.

Responsibilities

Develop test plans for devices and systems under test based on NVMe, OCP, and PCIe specifications, product requirements, and customer requirements.
Perform DVT testing for release and test firmware by executing test suites, reporting results, and filing and tracking defects.
Analyze failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with development and functional teams to resolve product challenges.
Engage third-party vendors for test suite updates, tool-development requests, platform troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Stay current on new features and functional changes in the latest NVMe, OCP, and PCIe specifications and industry and customer requirements.
Leverage AI tools to improve work efficiency.