Staff Engineer, NVMe Storage Products Test

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We believe that 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) Our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits in the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware 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, to software defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures.

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Staff Test Engineer at Samsung. In this role you will have the opportunity to lead and manage the testing and qualification for our NVMe storage products.  You stay up to date with the latest advancements in server, SSDs, and virtualization technologies to incorporate best practices into testing..

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time the remainder of your time.

Job ID: 41572

• Lead the development and execution of test plans, to validate the functionality and performance of NVMe storage products
• Perform in-depth testing of NVMe storage products in various setups, with a specific focus on virtualized environments
• Conduct performance analysis and benchmarking of NVMe storage products in virtualized environments
• Collaborate with the development team to identify, reproduce, and debug issues found during testing

What You Bring

• BS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, and 10+ years of relevant experience in or a MS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Enterprise storage/server systems and Linux/Windows/VMware operating systems.
• Experience working with virtualization software, including setting up virtual machines, clusters, and storage configurations.
• Familiarity with BIOS and BMC configurations for server and storage platforms.
• Expertise in storage test tools such as performance benchmarks, IO stress tools, protocol certifications, test execution and bug management tools. 
• Scripting languages such as Python or Shell.
• Knowledge of SSD and storage protocols such NVMe and PCIe is a plus.
• Knowledge of OS device driver and storage stack is a plus.
• Knowledge of Ethernet and InfiniBand networking is a plus.
• 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.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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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 a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. 

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Base Pay Range$108,000—$218,300 USD

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—i