Lead eSSD Validation Engineer (PCIe/NVMe)

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Onsite gym

Cafeteria

Job summary

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. seeks a senior test engineer to design and execute PCIe/NVMe test plans for enterprise eSSD products. You will work across SOC, FW, and HW teams to triage failures and ensure adherence to design specifications and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, test automation using Python/C/C++, and deep knowledge of low-level storage protocols. A strong candidate will contribute to product reliability and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on enterprise storage or semiconductor experience with a relevant degree.
• OR 3 years with a master's in computer engineering, EE, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute test plans for PCIe/NVMe enterprise SSDs.
• Manage test plans and report findings to ensure compliance with design specs and customer requirements.
• Triage failures and collaborate with SOC, FW, and HW teams to resolve issues.
• Perform test gap analysis to ensure reliability and integration.
• Coordinate with FAE/CAE teams to address customer inquiries and responses.
• Foster clear communication to improve product quality.

Skills

Protocol analyzers

PCIe/NVMe knowledge

Python/C/C++ automation

Linux kernel knowledge

Embedded firmware

Education

BS in computer engineering or EE

MS in relevant field

Job description

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. seeks a senior test engineer to design and execute PCIe/NVMe test plans for enterprise eSSD products. You will work across SOC, FW, and HW teams to triage failures and ensure adherence to design specifications and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, test automation using Python/C/C++, and deep knowledge of low-level storage protocols. A strong candidate will contribute to product reliability and performance improvements.