Staff Engineer, SSD Qualification

Location:

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

• Manage Enterprise server infrastructure, execute Customer Qual tests and debug failures.
• Execute 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 qualification plans as per schedule; teams will include both local and remote members.
• Triage test failures and perform first‑level fault analysis. 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 qualifications to improve functional test coverage.
• Contribute to triaging customer field issues and support timely resolution of customer issues.
• Identify automation opportunities and assist the Automation team in continuing to improve and expand the existing framework.

• 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 storage protocols such as NVMe/PCIe, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel.
• Familiarity with a protocol analyzer such as LeCroy, Serial Tek, or Xgig, or device‑level performance analysis.
• Proficiency in server operating systems, especially system debug tools such as system logs.
• Knowledge of enterprise storage and 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 in Perl, Shell, or Python.
• Experience with SSD or HDD testing.
• Experience with Net App, HPE, Dell, or IBM systems.
• You demonstrate inclusivity, adapting your style to diverse global norms.
• You are an avid learner, approaching challenges with curiosity and resilience to build understanding.
• You are collaborative, building relationships and offering support humbly and openly.
• You are innovative and creative, proactively exploring new ideas and adapting quickly to change.

• Pay range: $163,000 – $253,000 USD, varying by location and experience.
• Incentive opportunities: rewards based on individual and company performance.
• Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k).
• Wellbeing: on‑demand wellness apps and free confidential therapy sessions.
• Paid time off: 4+ weeks of paid leave plus holidays and sick days.
• Flexibility: flexible work environment and use of benefits.
• Additional perks: charitable giving match, onsite cafeteria & gym, virtual fitness classes.
• Family support: stipend for fertility or adoption care, medical travel support, virtual veterinary care for pets.

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.