Staff SSD Reliability Test Development Engineer

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

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. About the Role: SK Hynix Memory Solutions has a key design center in San Jose with focus on enterprise datacenter SSD development. The Reliability System Engineering team is seeking a talented and detail-oriented engineer to join us and help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability. As a test development engineer, you will help design, develop, automate, and execute test plans to validate the reliability of our enterprise data center SSD products. You will work closely with other functional development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects during the development lifecycle. In addition, we are always looking to innovate and enhance our test coverage and automation capabilities. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities and lead the development of our internal test orchestration and automation platforms to adapt to this rapidly evolving storage and AI landscape. A successful candidate should be self-driven, innovative, able to communicate clearly, and must work well in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
6+ years data storage industry experience, working in SSD/HDD design, development, or validation
Proficiency in Python and C/C++, Java experience is a plus.
Familiarity with Linux/Windows OS, command-line tools, and storage utilities (e.g., fio, smartctl, iostat).
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and working with scalable SSD/HDD testing platforms
Strong understanding of SSD architecture, NVMe/SATA protocols, and storage interfaces.
Experience developing and modifying the linux kernel, PCIe, NVMe utilities
Experience working with volume SSD test system such as Flexstar, Neosem, Advantest, or UniTest equipment
Experience with container and orchestration systems like Docker and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports based on product requirements and industry standards (e.g., JEDEC, OCP, NVMe, PCIe).
Design and develop in house test platforms for SSD validation (using Python, Java, and C/C++).
Work with other team members to automate and execute tests on SSDs for validating product features, stability, and reliability
Analyze test results, log defects, and track issues through resolution using JIRA.
Stay up to date with emerging SSD technologies, protocols, and industry test methodologies, including AI related workloads and use cases