SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.

Senior SSD Reliability Engineer - Contract

San Jose · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 61 days ago

PythonJavaC++SwiftMachine LearningData AnalysisLLMsStatisticsSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTest AutomationCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

SK HMS Systems engineering / Quality assurance group is looking for a motivated individual to join our reliability testing team.
The Reliability System Engineering team is seeking a talented and detail-oriented test engineer to join us and help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.
You will work closely with other functional development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects during the development lifecycle.

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for SSD validation (using Python, Java, and C++).
Partner with our NAND, FW, SoC, and other validation teams to work issues to swift and effective solutions
Lead deep-dive root-cause analysis for complex, intermittent system-level failures, driving cross-functional tiger teams to identify architectural or firmware fixes.
Demonstrated ability to independently drive end-to-end validation cycles from early firmware stages through mass production with minimal oversight.
SK Hynix Memory Solutions has a key design center in San Jose with focus on enterprise datacenter SSD development.
As a test engineer, you will help design, develop, automate, and execute test plans to validate the functionality, endurance, and reliability of our enterprise data center SSD products.
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports based on product requirements and industry standards (e.g., JEDEC, OCP, NVMe, PCIe).

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in QA testing and test automation, specifically focusing on SSDs, enterprise storage devices, data servers, or embedded systems.

Experience with enterprise or data center SSDs.
Strong understanding of SSD architecture, NVMe/SATA protocols, and storage interfaces.
Understanding of reliability concepts such as life models, AFR and MTBF
Experience working with volume SSD test system such as Flexstar, Neosem, Advantest, or UniTest equipment
Advanced hands-on experience with hardware protocol analyzers (e.g., Teledyne LeCroy) for debugging PCIe/NVMe link-level and bus-state issues.
Knowledge of JEDEC, NVMe, OCP, or other storage industry standards
Experience with statistics analysis applications such as JMP for data analysis
Previous track record working as a contractor or senior consultant, capable of rapidly onboarding and accelerating project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Stay up to date with emerging SSD technologies, protocols, and industry test methodologies

Execute functional, endurance, and stress tests on SSDs to maximize test coverage
Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks and test coverage capabilities with modern innovative solutions
As a member of the team, you will also have opportunities to contribute to these investigative and development efforts to design and develop new automation platforms and test coverage systems.

Job Description:
Your work will directly impact product quality and customer satisfaction.
Internally, we are always looking to innovate and enhance our test coverage and automation capabilities, using various new technologies like generative AI.
A successful candidate should be self-driven, innovative, able to communicate clearly, and must work well in a collaborative team environment.
and Tasks
Analyze test results, log defects, and track issues through resolution using JIRA.
Required Qualifications
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages: Python (preferred), Java, C/C++.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with storage test methodology (such as RDT and design margin testing)

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