Staff - Sr. Staff Product Application Engineer

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

2d•$105,000 - $166,000

About The Position

At SK Hynix Memory Solution, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting-edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape. We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK Hynix Memory, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices. As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing. At SK hynix, our team's dedication to advancing enterprise SSD technologies through rigorous PCIe NVMe validation and testing has established us as industry leaders. Our focus on system-level tests, feature validation, and meticulous bug analysis underpins the reliability of our products. With expertise in testing and debugging embedded systems, we ensure that our enterprise PCIe NVMe SSD products meet the highest standards.

Requirements

Proficient in NVMe, PCIe, NVMe-MI and SMBus protocols
Experience with bus analyzers and trace evaluation tools is required
5+ years of storage-related experience is required
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as python AND C and C++ is required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Linux Kernel and drivers is a plus
Knowledge of NAND is a plus
Experience with Embedded firmware
Strong understanding of storage architectures and system-level debugging is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead a team to design, implement and execute comprehensive test plans for PCIe and NVMe enterprise solid-state drives (eSSDs).
Manage test plans, oversee the progress of testing, identify potential issues, and report findings to ensure compliance with design specifications, as well as with customer standards and requirements.
Perform initial triage of failures and collaborate closely with other teams, including SOC, FW, and HW, to address and resolve failures with coordinated efforts.
Perform test gap analysis to ensure seamless integration and reliability of the product
Work with FAE/CAE to address customer inquiries, debug and resolve issues by maintaining clear communication and prompt responses.
Foster open communication channels to facilitate efficient problem-solving and enhance the overall product quality.