Senior NVMe Firmware Test Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Give Back program

Paid time off 4+ weeks

Fertility/adoption support stipend

Mental health resources

Onsite Café and gym

Flexible environment

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor’s TED lab in San Jose, CA is seeking engineers to develop and execute functional test coverage for NVMe SSDs, debug issues with the firmware team, and analyze field data to close gaps in testing. You’ll collaborate with local and international teams, bring strong scripting and Linux skills, and apply AI/ML-aware testing approaches in a dynamic storage environment.

The role emphasizes embedded firmware testing, PCIe/NVMe knowledge, and teamwork within a flexible, diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and 5+ yrs, Masters and 3+ yrs’ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong programming experience with Python, Bash and Linux shell scripting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and in teams.
• Prior NVMe, PCIe knowledge or experience with storage technologies like NVM Express, PCI Express, NAND Flash/FTL.
• Knowledge of Enterprise storage/server systems and proficiency in Linux.
• Expertise in storage test tools: performance benchmarks, IO stress tools, protocol certifications, test execution and bug management.
• Hands‑on experience in embedded software or firmware development/testing, including storage devices.
• Familiarity with agile development and AI/ML environments is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with PCI protocol analyzers.
• Demonstrated team player with globally distributed teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity, curiosity, resilience, collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop black-box functional test coverage and test methodologies for NVMe SSDs.
• Debug, triage failures and work with FW team to reproduce problems, design and run experiments.
• Analyze customer field issues and improve functional test coverage.
• Provide guidance to the Automation team and integrate test coverage into the existing framework.
• Must work with local US and international customers and OEMs.

Skills

Python

Bash

Linux shell scripting

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

AI/ML-focused environments familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

NVMe

PCIe

NVM Express

NAND Flash/FTL

PCI protocol analyzers

Job description

Samsung Semiconductor’s TED lab in San Jose, CA is seeking engineers to develop and execute functional test coverage for NVMe SSDs, debug issues with the firmware team, and analyze field data to close gaps in testing. You’ll collaborate with local and international teams, bring strong scripting and Linux skills, and apply AI/ML-aware testing approaches in a dynamic storage environment.

The role emphasizes embedded firmware testing, PCIe/NVMe knowledge, and teamwork within a flexible, diverse