SSD Qualification Engineer - PCIe Validation

May 9, 2026

$180K - $270K

As a PCIe Validation Engineer (IC) on the Drive Qualification team, you will design and execute PCIe‑focused validation and debug for Everpure SSDs. You’ll own link and protocol test coverage, develop automated test suites and frameworks using PCIe analyzers and exercisers, and drive issues from first detection through root cause and closure. This is a hands‑on role with deep involvement in test development, lab debug, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Test Plans :
  Define PCIe test plans covering link training, lane width/speed changes, resets, hot‑plug, surprise removal, error injection, power‑management states, and recovery behaviour.
• Execute PCIe validation Execute Gen4/Gen5/Gen6 link and protocol tests across different platforms and system configurations.
  
  Validate SSD behaviour under abnormal and corner conditions & provide periodic PCIe validation readouts for critical program milestones.
• Develop PCIe test content & frameworks :
  Develop and maintain automated PCIe test suites, Integrate PCIe analyzers, exercisers, and Quarch‑class tools into test frameworks to enable reproducible, automated scenarios.
• Collaborate:
  Triage failures from regression, bring‑up, and customer scenarios; correlate PCIe traces, NVMe/OCP logs, and system logs. Partner with FW, HW, and systems teams to root‑cause and verify fixes, and roll improvements back into the test suite.
• PCIe tools:
  Leverage PCIe analyzers/exercisers for trace capture, error injection. Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, and related tools (as needed) to support signal‑and protocol‑level debug.
• Test Roadmap & leadership:
  Lead coverage improvements based on lessons learned, standardize PCIe test APIs, logs, and reporting for reuse across products & share PCIe debug and test BKMs
• Work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Everpure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

• Strong understanding of PCIe fundamentals:
• Hands‑on experience using PCIe analyzers/exercisers (e.g., Teledyne/LeCroy, Keysight, or similar) for trace capture and debug.
• Comfortable with Python (or similar) for test and tooling development; able to work effectively in Linux‑based validation environments.
• Experience with CI / regression infrastructure (e.g., Jenkins, Git‑based workflows) for large‑scale test execution.
• Strong debug skills across HW/FW/system boundaries; able to go from symptom to hypothesis to validated root cause.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to present findings, trade‑offs, and recommendations to engineering and program teams.
• Highly self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced development environment.

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.

There is no Final date to receive applications and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

$180,000—$270,000 USD

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out  for more information.

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Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.