SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.

Senior QA Automation Engineer - Contract

San Jose · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$70kDetected 20 days ago

PythonBashCI/CDLinuxMachine LearningLLMsProduct ManagementJiraSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTest Automation

About the role

The SQA team within Systems Engineering group is looking for a motivated Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our high-performance validation team.
The SQA team is seeking a talented, detail-oriented automation engineer to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

Develop and maintain test plans, cases, and reports based on product requirements and industry standards (NVMe, PCIe, OCP).
Design, build, and maintain sophisticated automated test scripts and frameworks using Python to drive regression suites and CI/CD pipelines.
Configure and maintain enterprise server hardware (Dell, HPE, Supermicro), including BIOS/UEFI, RAID controllers, and networking setup.
Analyze test results, log defects in JIRA, and drive root-cause analysis for complex system-level failures.
In this role, you will design, develop, automate, and execute comprehensive test plans to validate the functionality and endurance of enterprise SSDs and server storage systems.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in QA automation and systems validation, specifically focusing on enterprise storage or server systems.
Expert-level proficiency in Python and Shell/Bash scripting for lab automation and test orchestration.

Deep understanding of SSD architecture, NVMe/PCIe protocols, and file systems (ext4, XFS, NTFS).
Proficiency with IO generation tools such as FIO, VDBench, IOMeter or other equivalent tools.
Advanced experience with VMware lifecycle management (cloning, migrating, and troubleshooting VMs).
Virtualization Knowledge is a PLUS
Experience utilizing generative AI or automation intelligence to enhance test development.
AI env/setup/deployment know-how is a PLUS
COMPENSATION: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour
Virtualization experience is a PLUS.

Our organization focuses on the development and validation of enterprise-grade datacenter storage solutions.
Your contributions will directly impact product maturity and customer satisfaction.

$50.00 - $70.00 per hour
The hourly wage offered to a selected candidate will be tailored based on several factors, including the location, job grade, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Execute functional, endurance, and stress tests on enterprise SSDs (U.2/U.3, EDSFF) to maximize coverage.
We also take into account the internal equity among our current team members to ensure fairness and competitiveness

Job Description:
You will work closely with cross-functional development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects throughout the product lifecycle.
Internally, we are constantly innovating to enhance our test coverage using emerging technologies like generative AI and advanced automation platforms.
A successful candidate should be self-driven, an expert in Python automation, and capable of thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced lab environment.
and Tasks:
Manage OS installations and configurations across Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Windows Server, and VMware vSphere/ESXi environments. Virtualization experience is a PLUS.
Stay current with emerging storage protocols and integrate AI/ML tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to optimize test generation and defect prediction. AI/ML tools development and know-how is a PLUS.

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