Working with Firmware, Hardware, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Engineering teams, this role fosters internal coordination and uniform qualification outcomes. Lead system-level validation and qualification, performing end-to-end testing across SSDs, firmware, drivers, OS, networking, and platform configurations. Direct validation test plans from development through completion, including failure analysis, reporting, and coordination with customer joint qualification (JQ) requirements. Perform hands-on system bring-up, debug, and configuration, including OS installation, driver validation, and storage-stack verification. Support customer and partner issue reproduction, converting field/JQ findings into internal test cases and improving validation coverage. Develop and improve automated test frameworks and Python-based tools while driving shift-left validation to influence build and improve product testability. Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 5+ years of experience in SSD, storage, or semiconductor validation with deep knowledge of NVMe and PCIe protocols Hands-on expertise with Linux environments, system setup, OS bring-up, drive triage, and root-cause analysis of complex issues Proven background in Enterprise/Datacenter SSD firmware validation, including system-level joint qualification Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis, paired with strong communication skills for conveying technical results to internal and external partners Experience leading or assisting customer joint qualification (JQ) efforts with OEMs, hyperscalers, or strategic partners Familiarity with networked storage environments, platform interoperability, and multi-system qualification flows Hands-on experience with protocol analyzers (e.g., Lecroy, JDSU) and third-party SSD test platforms (e.g., UNH-IOL, PCI-SIG compliance, SanBlaze) Strong understanding of PCIe topology, BIOS/firmware behavior, Linux storage stacks, and drivers Knowledge of NAND flash, storage architecture, and FTL development
