NVMe Test Engineer (Contractor)

2 Weeks ago • 8-10 Years • Quality Assurance • $60,000 PA - $75,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The NVMe Test Engineer (Contractor) will be responsible for driving continual improvement in the quality of Samsung's test infrastructure for enterprise-class SSDs. This involves defining, implementing, and supporting functional test coverage to validate NVMe FW, constantly monitoring and analyzing test coverage, and deploying new tools and capabilities into daily regression cycles. The role also includes monitoring quality metrics to ensure product quality improvement. The candidate will work on NVMe Solid State Drives, executing and debugging OEM drive qualification tests, understanding test scripts, and debugging failures with the development team. Experience with NVMe compliance and at least one front-end storage protocol (NVMe/PCIe, FC, SAS) is required.
Must have:
  • 8-10 years of experience
  • Bachelor's in Engineering
  • NVMe compliance experience
  • At least 1 front-end storage protocol experience
  • Programming/scripting (Perl, Shell, Python)
  • Protocol analyzer experience
Good to have:
  • SSD or HDD testing familiarity
  • System/device-level performance analysis
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Details

Please Note:

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.

What You’ll Do

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. Samsung is committed to developing the next generation of enterprise solid-state flash technologies. 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.

Our Enterprise-class SSD's are expected to be of the highest quality, therefore we seek a highly-experienced Test Engineer to drive continual improvement in the quality of our test infrastructure. This position will define, implement and support functional test coverage to validate NVMe FW. Other critical activities will be to constantly monitor and analyze test coverage and deploy new tools and capabilities into the daily regression cycles. Other duties will include monitoring quality metrics to ensure trends are demonstrating a constant improvement in product quality.

Location:  Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose office 3 days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time 

What You Bring

  • 8 to 10 years of experience in a related field of expertise
  • Bachelor's in Engineering degree
  • You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
  • You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
  • Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
  • The candidate will work on NVMe Solid State Drives on execution and debugging of OEM drive qualification tests.
  • Primarily understand test scripts and debug failures that arise during test execution with the development team.
  • Experience in running NVMe compliance is required.
  • Experience in at least 1 front end storage protocol like NVMe/PCIe, FC, SAS is preferred.
  • Programming/scripting background (Perl, Shell or Python is preferred).
  • Familiarity with SSD or HDD testing is a plus.
  • Hand-on experience with protocol analyzers like LeCroy, SerialTek, or Xgig.
  • Experience with system or device-level performance analysis.

What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. 

For contract positions, Samsung Semiconductor partners with with Eastridge Workforce Solutions, an Employee Owned Company.  As an employee of Eastridge, you'll have an opportunity to participate in the following benefits:

Medical With four plans to choose from, including PPO, High Deductible, and two Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) reimbursement plans designed to meet the individual ACA requirement, choose what's right for you.
Dental + Vision Through Anthem, we offer plans for dental and vision for you and your loved ones.
Employee Assistance Program With resources for so many of the moments life can bring our way, ask us how our EAP can support you.

Base Pay Range

$60 - $75 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy 

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated 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.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

Recruiting Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.

Covid-19 Policy

To help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we've developed guidelines for our team. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory, and business circumstances. 

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