Senior Engineer, Firmware Verification Engineering- Python, C, Firmware Validation, Grey box, UFS/eM

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Need experienced Validation engineers who understand embedded NAND system design and firmware algorithms in order to create a test validation plans and implement them in modern object oriented languages.

• Work closely with the system architects and the firmware team to develop Validation plans, test bench and test cases
• Develop an overall validation strategy including defining validation infrastructure and validation methodology
• Debug the firmware and expose design issues
• Define and design functional tests required to meet customer needs
• Review SanDisk UFS/eMMC embedded NAND validation requirements and influence future SanDisk product design for debug and test
• Work with customers to understand field bugs and to enhance the validation coverage
• Interface with all key stakeholders to ensure product validation meets customer expectations and needs

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.

• Minimum 5+ years in storage related segment

• Capable of quickly learning hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.         

Technical and analytical skills required

• In depth understanding of firmware algorithms used in any NAND Flash based storage devices (SSD, eMMC, UFS, SD, USB Flash drives) or other storage devices
• Knowledge in any Host protocols like as UFS, eMMC, SCSI, SATA, PCIe, NVMe is an added advantage
• Experienced and familiar with firmware development, Integration and validation
• Knowledgeable on product and quality standards and relevant host protocols, in particular eMMC and UFS.
• Experience in the area of Grey box or White box.
• Test coverage methods for real-time embedded systems, especially storage systems and/or NAND storage
• Able to methodically root cause complex failure mechanism
• Strong programming knowledge & debugging skills in Python, C and C++ , Shell.
• Soft skills, Excellent written and verbal skills, be a Team player
• Able to develop key relationships
• Able to elect requirements from all stakeholders
• Be able to work in pressure for quick resolution and delivery.
• Knowledge on Mobile/Compute/Industrial OS and Filesystem
• Experience in the area of digital and analog design

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