Principal PCIe/NVMe Application Engineer

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Onsite gym

Cafeteria

Job summary

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. is seeking a senior testing/validation professional in San Jose, CA, to oversee enterprise PCIe/NVMe validation and system-level testing.

The role focuses on coordinating with SOC, FW, and HW teams to ensure design compliance and robust performance across memory technologies. The candidate will leverage deep storage expertise (PCIe, NVMe, NAND), Linux kernel knowledge, and strong debugging skills to deliver high-quality products and support customer needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years storage-related experience with BS, or 5+ years with MS.
• Proficient in PCIe, NVMe, NAND; Linux kernel knowledge a plus.
• Strong understanding of storage architectures and system-level debugging.
• Experience with bus analyzers and trace evaluation tools required.
• Programming in Python, C and C++ is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing progress, identify issues, and report findings to meet design specs and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with SOC, FW, and HW teams to address challenges.
• Debug system issues for reliable integration and performance.
• Foster open communication for efficient problem solving and product quality.
• Provide customer support and timely responses to inquiries.

Skills

PCIe

NVMe

NAND

Linux kernel & drivers

Bus analyzers

Trace evaluation tools

Python

C

C++

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

MS in CS/CE

Tools

Bus analyzers

Trace evaluation tools

Job description

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. is seeking a senior testing/validation professional in San Jose, CA, to oversee enterprise PCIe/NVMe validation and system-level testing.

The role focuses on coordinating with SOC, FW, and HW teams to ensure design compliance and robust performance across memory technologies. The candidate will leverage deep storage expertise (PCIe, NVMe, NAND), Linux kernel knowledge, and strong debugging skills to deliver high-quality products and support customer needs.