Staff Firmware Test Developer

SKHMS Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Onsite gym

Cafeteria

Job summary

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced SSD firmware test engineer to own verification across NVMe, enterprise SSD protocols, and customer specs.

You will design automated tests (white/grey/black-box) in Python, run end-to-end validations on diverse platforms including simulation, FPGA prototyping, and prototype SSD hardware, and collaborate with firmware teams to improve architecture and test coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5 years of post-baccalaureate experience.
• SSD firmware testing and/or development experience.
• SSD or NAND Flash development industry experience.
• Storage protocols NVMe, ONFI, and TCG Opal.
• Awareness of Agile development and Git workflows.
• Test automation, testing methodologies and test tools.
• Automated build, continuous integration, and test automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive firmware verification plans covering NVMe standards, enterprise SSD protocols, and customer specifications.
• Design and deploy white-box, grey-box, and black-box automation tests using Python.
• Execute and own end-to-end testing across simulation, FPGA prototyping, and prototype SSD hardware.
• Analyze weekly regression failures, root-cause complex firmware bugs, and drive issue resolution.
• Partner with firmware teams during code reviews to improve software architecture and test coverage.
• Own test reporting and communicate technical challenges, solutions, and mitigation plans to engineering teams and management.

Skills

SSD firmware testing

Agile development

Test automation

CI / Git workflows

Python automation

NVMe / ONFI protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / related field

Tools

Python

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This interview process features an in-person, onsite interview format at our San Jose, CA campus.

About the Company:

At SK Hynix Memory Solutions, 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:

• Create comprehensive firmware verification plans covering NVMe standards, enterprise SSD protocols, and customer specifications (e.g., SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP).
• Design and deploy white-box, grey-box, and black-box automation tests using Python to validate security protocols and firmware functionality on a module-by-module basis.
• Execute and own end-to-end testing across diverse platforms, including simulation, FPGA prototyping, and prototype SSD hardware.
• Utilize deep SSD domain expertise to analyze weekly regression failures, root-cause complex firmware bugs, and drive issue resolution.
• Partner closely with firmware development teams during code reviews to improve software architecture, expand test coverage, and elevate overall code quality.
• Own test reporting and articulately communicate technical challenges, solutions, and mitigation plans to both engineering teams and management.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Digital Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in an engineering-related occupation.
• SSD firmware testing and/or development.
• SSD or NAND Flash development industry.
• Storage industry protocols including NVMe, ONFI, and TCG Opal.
• Agile development, GIT development flow, Branch management and tools.
• Test automation, testing methodologies and test tools.
• Automated build, continuous integration, and test automation systems.

COMPENSATION: $110,000-$160,000

REGARDING COMPENSATION:

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. offers you the opportunity to apply your skills to exciting projects while working with innovative teams. Our compensation package is complimented by a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a company 401(k) match, as well as cafeteria, onsite gym and much more. If you are motivated by technical challenges, we offer a collaborative work environment that encourages career growth.

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be tailored based on several factors, including the location, job grade, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. We also take into account the internal equity among our current team members to ensure fairness and competitiveness

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