Staff Engineer, SSD Qualification

Samsungsemiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in San Jose is seeking an experienced engineer to lead functional test coverage for NVMe SSDs. The role involves managing server infrastructure, executing customer qualification tests, and coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure thorough testing.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in system level testing, a BS in Computer Science, and proficiency in various storage protocols. The position offers significant compensation ranging from $163,000 to $253,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of system level testing or development experience with enterprise servers and enterprise storage systems.
• Familiarity with storage protocols like NVMe/PCIe, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Shell, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Manage Enterprise server infrastructure and execute Customer Qual tests.
• Communicate with the team lead to understand qualification processes and test plans.
• Provide feedback to functional test teams on issues in customer qualifications.

Skills

System level testing

Storage protocols (NVMe/PCIe, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel)

Protocol analyzers (LeCroy, SerialTek, Xgig)

Server operating systems and debug tools

Storage test tools (performance benchmarks, bug management)

Scripting (Perl, Shell, Python)

SSDs and HDDs testing

Experience with systems like NetApp/HPE/Dell/IBM

Education

BS in Computer Science or related technical field

MS with 8+ years experience preferred

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, self‑motivated, experienced engineer to architect and lead functional test coverage and test methodologies for NVMe SSDs.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What You’ll Do

• Manage Enterprise server infrastructure, execute Customer Qual tests and debug failures
• Execution of enterprise SSD qualifications in customer systems.
• Communicate with team lead to understand qualification processes and test plans. Report status of qualifications and manage customer expectations.
• Coordinate with internal team and customer test engineers to execute qual plans as per schedule. Teams will be both local and remote.
• Triage test failures and do a first level FA. Design and execute experiments to root cause defects and verify fixes in coordination with development teams.
• Provide feedback to functional test teams on issues seen in customer quals to better functional test coverage.
• Contribute in triaging customer field issues and provide support for timely resolution of customer issues.
• Identify automation opportunities and help Automation team to continue to improve and add to the existing framework.

What You Bring

• BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 10+ years of system level testing or development of enterprise servers and enterprise storage systems experience or MS with 8+ years preferred.
• Experience with at least storage protocol like NVMe/PCIe, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel
• Familiar with one of protocol analyzers like LeCroy, SerialTek, or Xgig System or device level performance analysis
• Proficiency in server operating systems especially system debug tools such as system logs.
• Knowledge of enterprise storage/server system technologies.
• Expertise in storage test tools such as performance benchmarks, IO stress tools, protocol certifications, Test execution and bug management tools.
• Scripting experience such as in Perl, Shell or Python
• Experience with SSD or HDD testing
• NetApp/HPE/Dell/IBM System Experience
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

Base Pay Range: $163,000 – $253,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy‑related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.