SSD Qualification Engineer - PCIe Validation

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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.

• 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 across Gen4/Gen5/Gen6 links and protocol tests on various platforms and system configurations; validate SSD behaviour under abnormal and corner conditions and provide periodic readouts for critical program milestones.
• Develop and maintain automated PCIe test suites; integrate analyzers, exercisers, and Quarch‑class tools into test frameworks to enable reproducible, automated scenarios.
• Collaborate on triaging failures from regression, bring‑up, and customer scenarios; correlate PCIe traces, NVMe/OCP logs, and system logs; partner with firmware, hardware, and systems teams to root‑cause, verify fixes, and roll improvements back into the test suite.
• Use PCIe analyzers/exercisers for trace capture and error injection; support signal‑ and protocol‑level debug with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, and related tools.
• Lead test roadmap and coverage improvements; standardize PCIe test APIs, logs, and reporting for reuse across products; share PCIe debug and test best‑practice knowledge.
• Work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Everpure's policies unless on approved leave or travel.

• 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; ability 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 hardware, firmware, and system boundaries; ability 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.

The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $270,000 USD. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level, and location.

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

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• Benefits: A variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company‑sponsored team events.

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