Test Firmware Engineer

Staff Test Firmware Engineer

Validate the firmware specifications used in SSDs, create firmware verification plans, and develop them in Python to ensure NVMe standards and security protocols are correctly implemented. Use white-box, grey-box, and black-box testing methodologies to fully validate firmware functionality on a module-by-module basis as the firmware is being developed and implemented. Test firmware in a variety of environments including simulation, FPGA prototyping, and on prototype hardware.

Develop comprehensive firmware verification plans for various customer specifications and NVMe protocols used in enterprise SSDs such as front-end features (SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP). Conduct grey-/white-/black-box-oriented testing methods to verify and validate firmware products. Analyze failures from weekly regression, root cause the issues which require SSD domain expertise, manage test development, execution, automation, and reporting. Communicate challenges, solutions, and mitigation plans to various teams and management using outstanding technical and non‑technical communication.

Participate in code reviews and guide the team for comprehensive coverage and correct architecture. Establish working relationships with firmware development engineers to improve code quality.

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Digital Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressive post‑baccalaureate experience in SSD firmware testing or a related engineering occupation.
• Experience with SSD firmware testing and/or development.
• Experience with in the SSD or NAND Flash development industry.
• Code development using Python or C/C++.
• Knowledge of storage industry protocols including NVMe, ONFI, and USB.
• Experience with Agile development, GIT development flow, branch management, and related tools.
• Experience with test automation, testing methodologies, and test tools.
• Experience with automated build, continuous integration, and test automation systems.

US base salary range: $ – $269,000. For additional pay and benefits information, please refer to the requisition at

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