Staff Security Firmware Test Developer

SK Hynix Memory Solutions America

$110K — $160K *
Consumer 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 post-baccalaureate experience in SSD firmware testing or related engineering roles
  • Proficiency in SSD firmware testing and/or development
  • Experience with SSD or NAND Flash development
  • Strong coding skills in Python, C/C++, and JavaScript

Responsibilities

  • Create firmware verification plans for NVMe standards and SSD protocols
  • Design and deploy automated tests using Python for firmware validation
  • Execute end-to-end testing across various platforms and prototypes
  • Analyze regression failures and root-cause firmware bugs
  • Collaborate with firmware development teams during code reviews
  • Own and communicate test reporting and technical challenges

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) company match
  • Onsite gym and cafeteria
  • Collaborative work environment encouraging 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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