As a Firmware FA Engineer in the Solid State Drives (SSD) group, you will develop firmware functional integration activities that ensures the firmware subsystem meets the quality, functional, and performance requirements required at each integration landmark in the product development lifecycle, develop and deliver a functional integrity test process that is capable of continuously improving pre-integration firmware quality, perform failure analysis on Firmware issues and determine root cause for Enterprise Solid State Drives products. This role also involves designing automated solutions to exercise firmware functionality, verify reliability, endurance, and performance requirements of Solid State Drives for the enterprise market. You can expect to work closely with fellow firmware test engineers, firmware developers, system hardware design engineers, product engineers, Flash memory design engineers, and production engineers to solve cross-functional design issues. As needed, you will verify design using a variety of verification methods, including simulation, FPGA prototyping, and product testing. Your focus will be on firmware quality in the system and the target application, develop new test tools and methods. Using analysis equipment or software, you will demonstrate the effective analysis of functional or performance issues with the firmware and hardware in test environments or target host systems.
Responsibilities includes, but not limited to: • Perform failure analysis on NVMe SSD Firmware issues and determine root cause. • Understanding SSD FW and test algorithms and architectures. • Project specific hardware bring up and maintain, support team members with specific HW and tools configurations and qualifications. • Develop automated test procedures and infrastructure to improve coverage and efficiency. • Coordinate with project teams for all FA related activities. • Complete all assignments on time with good quality, proactive communication of Challenges/Risks. • Participate in SCRUM meetings and update progress of all assigned activities.
Technical and other Requirements: • Proficiency in SSD firmware design using assembly, C, and C++ programming, Python scripting. • Proficiency in object-oriented design and architecture for re-use • Ability to define and document sound architectural documents and models. • Knowledge of storage systems, Flash memory, and device drivers (preferred) • Knowledge of storage interfaces such as ONFI, NVMe, PCIe. • Proficiency in debugging in an embedded firmware application. • Proficiency in using development tool chains targeted for embedded processor. • Experience in test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic/bus analyzers. • Ability to analyze complex SSD firmware and hardware issues. • A high level of skill in problem re-creation and trapping. • The ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems. • A high level of self-motivation, and dedication • The ability to work well on a team based in different worldwide locations. • The ability to multitask effectively in fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Hands-on experience in firmware development and verification, system failure analysis, and problem solving.