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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) focuses on the host interface firmware layer that sits at the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This 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 and software-defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures.
We seek a highly-experienced, dynamic, self-motivated engineer to support our cutting-edge Enterprise and Data Center SSD products. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in storage system and device-level test, validation, and failure analysis. Responsibilities include monitoring quality metrics to ensure trends demonstrate 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.
- Conduct OCP compliance tests for our datacenter SSDs.
- Conduct failure analysis from host/system side, collecting debug information such as device logs and bus traces for further analysis.
- Develop Linux or Windows-based test cases for FW feature validation.
- Provide support at OEM sites to collect logs or bus traces for failure analysis.
What You Bring
- BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar majors, and 5 years of relevant experience; or a MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar majors with 3 years of relevant experience is required.
- Hands-on experience with system or device-level issue analysis.
- Hands-on experience with Storage protocol (e.g., NVMe/PCIe) and logical/signal analyzers.
- Programming/scripting skills (Perl, Shell, or Python preferred).
- Comfortable working in a multi-functional team.
- Familiarity with OCP spec is a plus.
- Strong experience with test case development is a plus.
- Experience with system or device-level performance analysis.
- 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.
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 various 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 Eastridge Workforce Solutions. 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 many of life's moments, 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.
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