Staff / Sr. Staff NVMe SSD Validation Engineer (DVT)
About The Position
SK Hynix Memory Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Staff or Sr. Staff Engineer to develop and execute test plans and methodologies for validating enterprise NVMe SSDs and their features. The engineer will own test execution and initial failure analysis, and drive issues to resolution with development and functional teams to ensure product quality for customers. The role involves developing and performing design validation testing (DVT) for release and test firmware, analyzing failures, working with third-party vendors, and staying current with evolving NVMe, OCP, PCIe, industry, and customer requirements. The position also uses AI tools to improve engineering productivity.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in the data storage industry; enterprise SSD/NVMe experience is preferred.
- Solid understanding of fundamental NVMe concepts, including Admin and I/O commands, Log Pages, Power Loss Protection (PLP), Controller Level Resets, and Out-of-Band (OOB) interface.
- Familiarity with storage test methodologies for NVMe, OCP, and PCIe requirements.
- Ability to capture signal waveforms and PCIe traces for bus-level debugging.
- Strong system and device debugging skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues independently.
- Proficiency in developing automation scripts using JavaScript and Python.
- Experience leveraging AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, SkHy, or Gemini to boost engineering productivity.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another applicable engineering field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with enterprise servers in Linux, ESXi, and Windows Server OS environments.
- Enterprise SSD/NVMe experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop test plans for devices and systems under test based on NVMe, OCP, and PCIe specifications, product requirements documents, 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 with third-party vendors on test suite updates, tool development requests, platform troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Stay current on new features and functional changes in NVMe, OCP, PCIe, industry, and customer requirements.
- Leverage AI tools to improve work efficiency.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Company 401(k) match.
- Cafeteria.
- Onsite gym.
- Collaborative work environment that encourages career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
