Application Engineer - SSD (Milpitas)

SSD Applications EngineerPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced SSD Applications Engineer to drive customer-facing integration, validation, and performance optimization of solid-state storage solutions. The role focuses on NVMe and PCIe based SSDs, front-end firmware interactions, and system-level troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will collaborate with customers, firmware and hardware teams to ensure seamless deployment and high performance of SSD products in diverse host environments.Key ResponsibilitiesWork directly with customers to integrate NVMe/PCIe SSDs into host platforms, providing technical guidance and support throughout the deployment lifecycle.Develop and execute validation and performance characterization plans, analyzing results and recommending firmware or system-level optimizations.Collaborate with firmware (front-end firmware) and hardware teams to triage and resolve issues found during bring-up, qualification, and field support.Create and maintain test scripts, automation tools, and reproducible test environments for functional, performance, and stress testing of SSDs.Perform protocol-level debugging (NVMe, PCIe) using tools such as logic analyzers and protocol analyzers to isolate root causes.Document integration procedures, test plans, and technical notes for customers and internal teams; provide training and knowledge transfer as needed.Participate in pre-sales technical engagements and translate customer requirements into test and validation criteria.Work with firmware teams on Front End Firmware and SMII interfaces to ensure host interactions and management commands behave as expected.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.Fluency in Mandarin or Chinese and English 3+ years experience working with SSD technologies including NVMe and PCIe.Strong understanding of SSD architecture, host protocols (NVMe), and PCIe transport layers.Experience with front-end firmware, SMII (or similar management interfaces), and firmware-host interactions.Hands-on experience with performance characterization, validation, and debugging of storage devices in lab and customer environments.Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Shell, or C/C++) to develop test automation and analysis tools.Familiarity with hardware debug tools (logic analyzer, PCIe/NVMe protocol analyzers) and system bring-up procedures.Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to present technical material clearly to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.Ability to travel to customer sites as required for on-site integration and support.#EnghpBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionPTO401kLife InsuranceCompany bonus potential