Staff Software Engineer for Enterprise SSD

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.•San Jose, CA

2d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer at SKHMSA, you will design, build, and validate storage test software and infrastructure that ensures the quality and performance of our next-generation storage devices. You’ll work closely with firmware and hardware teams, leveraging industry standards and internal algorithms to deliver scalable, automated test solutions — including AI-assisted development and documentation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in storage software or systems development.
Hands-on experience with SSD architecture.
Proficient in C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern software engineering practices.
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, OS, networking, and source control (Git).
Proven debugging and problem-solving skills in complex systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Hands on experience with PCIe/NVMe protocols.
Expertise in Windows and Linux system programming, multithreading, and performance analysis.
Experience with CI/CD and test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of storage test tools, including core libraries, APIs, and automation frameworks.
Develop, debug, and optimize software in C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, and other relevant languages.
Automate build, deployment, test integration, and performance reporting pipelines.
Validate tool functionality, scalability, and performance under real-world conditions.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specs, user guides, and release notes.
Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering best practices across the team.
Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, code quality, and documentation efficiency.