Software Engineer in Test

Job Description

Job Description

Join a new multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry.

In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has a significant international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies and will soon be the second largest NAND memory company in the world by revenue.  

At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. Although we may speak different languages and represent diverse backgrounds, we are ‘One Team’ that strives to accomplish Solidigm’s vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. Our goal is simple: Grow at an unprecedented rate and become the best memory solutions company in the world.

You can be part of the takeoff of a fast-growing business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. Come join our Data Center Engineering Team and work on one of the most advanced 3D-NAND and SSD technology portfolios in the world. As the global leader in the semiconductor industry, Solidigm possesses many industry-leading SSD technologies including the most capable Quadruple Level Cell (QLC) NAND Flash products.

In this position you will join a fast-paced team developing new, cutting-edge firmware for Solidigm Solid State Drives (SSD).  You will utilize and grow your experience in embedded architecture, external interfaces, and product constraints, along with the ability to develop architectures/features that meet these constraints while providing new value for the platform. You will use and gain experience in storage interface standards such as NVMe, PCIe, SATA, and SAS. The team utilizes Agile development methodologies, therefore, excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with team members, both locally and across the organization is required.

As a Software Engineer in Test, regular responsibilities include but are limited to:

• Develop, review, document, and maintain source code in Python
• Analyze and develop validation tests for internal and external (customer) specifications
• Define, develop, and implement firmware validation test plans and test content with deep comprehension of firmware algorithms and customer specifications
• Integrate tests into an automated test environment, and collaborate with test execution teams to drive validation plans/strategy
• Review, track and document test results and failures
• Triage failures, recommend and/or implement solutions
• Work closely with internal teams such as ASIC and firmware development to drive resolution of firmware and system bugs
• Identify opportunities for improvements, and drive improved validation methodologies within the team
• Work with project stakeholders to turn product requirements into development and validation plans
• Participate in and role model an Agile/Kanban development culture which emphasizes product quality, team accountability, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate priorities and activities with other engineering stakeholders to accomplish committed milestones

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• The ability to listen, understand and respond professionally to partner questions and issues while building trust
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• A history of self-starting and effective multitasking, with strong influencing and leadership skills

Qualifications

The below minimum qualifications must be met to be considered for this position.  Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Requirements:

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related field

6+ years of experience in the following areas:

• Software or firmware development experience in an embedded systems validation environment with programming in Python or C++/C
• Experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing test plans based on requirements
• Knowledge of software validation concepts and coverage analysis tools

Preferred Requirements:

5+ years of experience in the following areas:

• Storage industry (SSDs or enterprise storage)
• Validation development techniques utilizing hardware and firmware tools
• Exposure to commercial product development/validation environment
• Structured software development and practices, analytical problem solving, innovation and a mindset of continuous improvement
• Enterprise storage interface protocols (e.g., SATA, SAS, PCIe, and NVMe)
• SSD or enterprise storage device security protocols and techniques (e.g., Opal, ESSC, and AES)
• Software/firmware development processes including workflow and continuous integration validation
• DevOps process strategies, tool, and execution, from code check-in through Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
• Project planning, estimation, and risk management
• Customer requirements definition, clarification, and technical assessment

Qualifications