Staff Firmware Test Developer

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.

$110K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Digital Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5 years of experience in firmware testing and/or development.
  • Experience in SSD or NAND Flash development industry.
  • Proficiency in coding with Python, C/C++, and Javascript.
  • Familiarity with storage industry protocols including NVMe, ONFI, and TCG Opal.
  • Knowledge of Agile development and GIT flow management.
  • Expertise in test automation and methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Create comprehensive firmware verification plans for NVMe standards and enterprise SSD protocols.
  • Design and deploy automation tests using Python to validate firmware functionality.
  • Execute end-to-end testing across multiple platforms including simulation and SSD hardware.
  • Analyze weekly regression failures to root-cause firmware bugs and drive resolutions.
  • Collaborate with firmware development teams to enhance software architecture and test coverage.
  • Communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively to engineering and management teams.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • 401(k) matching program.
  • Access to a cafeteria and onsite gym.
  • Collaborative work environment that fosters career growth.
Full Job Description
***PLEASE NOTE: This interview process features an in-person, onsite interview format at our San Jose, CA campus.****

About the Role:
  • Create comprehensive firmware verification plans covering NVMe standards, enterprise SSD protocols, and customer specifications (e.g., SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP).
  • Design and deploy white-box, grey-box, and black-box automation tests using Python to validate security protocols and firmware functionality on a module-by-module basis.
  • Execute and own end-to-end testing across diverse platforms, including simulation, FPGA prototyping, and prototype SSD hardware.
  • Utilize deep SSD domain expertise to analyze weekly regression failures, root-cause complex firmware bugs, and drive issue resolution.
  • Partner closely with firmware development teams during code reviews to improve software architecture, expand test coverage, and elevate overall code quality.
  • Own test reporting and articulately communicate technical challenges, solutions, and mitigation plans to both engineering teams and management.


Education / Experience:
  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Digital Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in an engineering-related occupation.

Position requires experience in:
  • SSD firmware testing and/or development.
  • SSD or NAND Flash development industry.
  • Code development using Python, C/C++, and Javascript.
  • Storage industry protocols including NVMe, ONFI, and TCG Opal.
  • Agile development, GIT development flow, Branch management and tools.
  • Test automation, testing methodologies and test tools.
  • Automated build, continuous integration, and test automation systems.

COMPENSATION: $110,000-$160,000

REGARDING COMPENSATION:

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. offers you the opportunity to apply your skills to exciting projects while working with innovative teams. Our compensation package is complimented by a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a company 401(k) match, as well as cafeteria, onsite gym and much more. If you are motivated by technical challenges, we offer a collaborative work environment that encourages career growth.

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be tailored based on several factors, including the location, job grade, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. We also take into account the internal equity among our current team members to ensure fairness and competitiveness

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