Technologist Firmware Verification Engineering

Job Description

San Disk NVMe SSD products undergo rigorous in‑house validation to ensure they consistently meet stringent OEM quality and reliability standards. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Firmware Validation Engineer (Technologist) with deep expertise in NVMe SSD system architecture and firmware algorithms. This role will lead the development of comprehensive firmware verification strategies and drive implementation using modern object‑oriented programming languages.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers responsible for NVMe Client SSD validation. Guide the team in best practices, architecture understanding, and test strategy execution.
• Drive Engineering Excellence: Motivate and mentor engineers to improve efficiency in test development, enhance code quality, expand validation coverage, and achieve high operational effectiveness.
• Define Validation Strategy: Identify and shape future validation methodologies, including defining validation infrastructure, frameworks, and long‑term strategy to support evolving product requirements.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with Architecture, Firmware Development, Product Development, and other engineering teams to ensure aligned validation objectives and represent the firmware validation function within cross‑functional discussions.
• Customer Issue Analysis: Work with customer‑facing teams to understand field and OEM‑reported issues. Lead validation teams in enhancing coverage, improving test robustness, and preventing recurrence.
• Automation & Framework Development: Collaborate with software tools and automation teams to identify and drive improvements in validation frameworks, automation capabilities, and workflow efficiency.

SKILLS:

• Deep expertise in firmware algorithms used in NAND Flash–based storage devices, including SSDs, mobile flash solutions, or similar embedded storage technologies.
• Strong knowledge of host and storage protocols
  , including PCIe, NVMe, and NAND Flash memory technology fundamentals.
• Extensive experience in firmware or embedded software development
  , including integration, validation, and system‑level debugging.
• Proficiency in test coverage methodologies for real‑time embedded systems, particularly for storage controllers and NAND‑flash–based architectures.
• Ability to methodically root‑cause complex failure mechanisms
  , leveraging strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python, C, and C++, with experience developing automation, validation tools, or test frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills
  , both written and verbal; able to collaborate effectively and work as a strong team contributor.
• Ability to build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships with engineering, architecture, product, and customer‑facing teams.
• Skilled in eliciting requirements from diverse stakeholders and translating them into actionable validation plans.
• Ability to work under pressure and drive quick resolutions while maintaining high‑quality engineering standards.

• Minimum BS + 6‑8 years or MS + 5‑7 years in storage related segments
• Worked with international teams

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