Quality Assurance Test Engineer Intern

SK hynix • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Test Engineer Intern supports device-level testing and validation of Enterprise NVMe SSDs and their features. The role involves developing white-box and black-box test cases, writing automated scripts, and testing NVMe SSD features against NVMe and Open Compute Project (OCP) specifications, as well as customer and vendor-unique requirements. The intern also prepares test systems, including installing operating systems, configuring network connections, and updating SSD firmware, and maintains assigned lab equipment such as enterprise servers and PCs.

The intern will use AI tools and concepts to develop test cases and Agentic Agents for daily operations, including test-script development, internal qualification, and integration with the Test Management System. The internship lasts six months and is 40 hours per week. The anticipated start date is November 2026 or December 2026.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Proficient working with computer systems running Linux and Windows.
• Understanding of AI tools and workflow integration using Agentic Agents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify root causes and resolve problems.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn independently and work with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Coding or scripting experience, such as Java or Python.
• Understanding of storage, NVMe SSDs, and NVMe controllers.
• Experience with various operating systems, VMware ESXi, and other hypervisors.
• Understanding of networking between hosts and devices.
• Understanding of PCIe and NVMe concepts.
• Experience with oscilloscopes or signal-capturing devices such as analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Use AI tools and concepts to develop test cases for features defined by product PRDs and NVMe and OCP specifications.
• Develop test cases for customer-specified and vendor-unique features.
• Create automated scripts and run test cases against NVMe SSDs to validate or verify compliance with standards.
• Prepare test systems, including installing Linux, Windows, or VMware operating systems, configuring network connections, and updating NVMe SSD firmware.
• Use AI resources to develop Agentic Agents for daily operations, including test-script development, internal qualification, and integration with the Test Management System.
• Maintain assigned laboratory equipment, including enterprise servers and PCs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern