Staff Engineer, SSD Qualification

Overview To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period. Advancing the World’s Technology Together Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. At the Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED), our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits in the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware technology drives Samsung’s breakthrough V-NAND technology and enables our customers to power performance-oriented, demanding, enterprise-class applications ranging from hyper-scale data centers, to big data processing, to software defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures. What You’ll Do Manage Enterprise server infrastructure, execute Customer Qual tests and debug failures Execution of enterprise SSD qualifications in customer systems Communicate with team lead to understand qualification processes and test plans. Report status of qualifications and manage customer expectations Coordinate with internal team and customer test engineers to execute qual plans as per schedule. Teams will be both local and remote Triage test failures and do a first level FA. Design and execute experiments to root cause defects and verify fixes in coordination with development teams Provide feedback to functional test teams on issues seen in customer quals to better functional test coverage Contribute in Triaging customer field issues and provide support for timely resolution of customer issues Identify automation opportunities and help Automation team to continue to improve and add to the existing framework What You Bring BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 10+ years of system level testing or development of enterprise servers and enterprise storage systems experience or MS with 8+ years preferred Experience with storage protocols such as NVMe/PCIe, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel Familiar with protocol analyzers like LeCroy, SerialTek, or Xgig System or device level performance analysis Proficiency in server operating systems and system debugging tools Knowledge of enterprise storage/server system technologies Expertise in storage test tools such as performance benchmarks, IO stress tools, protocol certifications, test execution and bug management tools Scripting experience in Perl, Shell or Python Experience with SSD or HDD testing Experience with NetApp/HPE/Dell/IBM System Inclusive, adaptable to diverse global norms Avid learner with curiosity and resilience, data-driven decision maker Collaborative, relationship builder, open to different approaches Innovative and creative, proactive in exploring new ideas and adapting to change What We Offer The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. This is in addition to our diverse benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones, including Medical/Dental/Vision/401k and an inclusive rewards plan. Voluntary benefits and programs include charitable giving matches, time off, family support stipends, mental health resources, wellness programs, and flexible work arrangements to support balance. Equal Opportunity Employment Samsung Semiconductor is an equal opportunity workplace committed to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. We provide accommodations throughout recruiting for candidates with disabilities or needs during the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr