Staff Customer Qualification Engineer - 2281

No Relocation Assistance Provided. We are seeking a highly skilled Validation Engineer to join our engineering organization and drive efforts for solid-state drives within server platform environments. This role will focus on qualifying SSD functionality, performance, reliability, and system integration in a datacenter test lab setting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in server architecture, SSD technologies, PCIe/NVMe protocols, Linux-based debugging, and hardware/firmware validation. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring close collaboration with hardware, firmware, system, and quality engineering teams to identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure products meet customer and industry requirements. Key Responsibilities • Deploy, configure, and manage server hardware in a datacenter validation lab environment. • Develop, architect, and execute SSD validation plans aligned with customer requirements and industry standards using the OSS Autoval-SSD OCP testing framework. • Validate solid-state drives for compatibility, performance, reliability, and seamless integration within server systems. • Perform electrical characterization and signal analysis between server platforms and SSDs using oscilloscopes and related lab instrumentation. • Configure and maintain network environments necessary to support validation and debug workflows. • Identify, isolate, reproduce, and document SSD and server platform failures in a structured and timely manner. • Analyze system behavior, telemetry logs, and SSD traces to support debug and failure analysis. • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to investigate and resolve firmware, hardware, and integration-related issues. • Communicate validation progress, technical findings, and test status clearly to internal stakeholders. • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to improve product quality and reliability. • Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes, test coverage, automation, and lab infrastructure. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. • Demonstrated ability to interpret, develop, and execute test plans based on SSD industry specifications. • Intermediate understanding of PCIe and NVMe protocols, with general knowledge of SSD firmware architecture. • Strong understanding of server architecture, hardware components, and system-level integration. • Experience with BMC and out-of-band management validation and testing. • Working knowledge of network administration fundamentals and connectivity troubleshooting. • Familiarity with solid-state storage technologies and SSD validation methodologies. • Experience using Linux debugging tools, log analysis techniques, and issue tracking systems. • Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting ability, and attention to detail. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Redfish API, OpenBMC, and OCP networking hardware. • Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes and performing basic soldering/rework. • Experience debugging SSD failures through telemetry logging and trace analysis. • Ability to capture, decode, and interpret SSD traces for failure diagnosis. • Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell. • Familiarity with image deployment, automated validation frameworks, and test infrastructure tools. • Experience working in datacenter, enterprise server, or storage environments. • Knowledge of OCP datacenter storage specifications and validation requirements. Core Competencies • SSD validation and failure analysis • Server platform integration and hardware management • NVMe and PCIe protocol knowledge • Telemetry and log analysis • Test plan development and execution • Linux debugging and troubleshooting • Network configuration and connectivity validation • Automation and scripting • Cross-functional collaboration Additional Information Req#2281; #LI-JV1 The expected salary for this position is $115,470.00 - $192,440.00. Videos To Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6ZO5PH6kQo&ab_channel=KIOXIAEurope