NVMe SSD Qualification Engineer, Systems Engineering
Pure StorageSanta Clara, California
Full Time
Posted September 30, 2025
$175k - $263k
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Job Description
A senior SSD Validation Engineer responsible for leading the qualification, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvement of NVMe SSDs to ensure high performance, reliability, and compatibility, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the qualification of NVMe SSDs through developing and executing test plans for performance, endurance, reliability, and compatibility.
- Perform failure analysis and root cause identification, collaborating with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
- Develop new SSD qualification tests focusing on advanced NVMe features and requirements.
- Improve qualification processes by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency enhancements.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to improve team practices.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in storage system validation or design, with deep expertise in SSD HDD development and qualification.
- Strong proficiency in storage interface protocols, including NVMe, SAS, and SATA, with hands-on experience using PCIe SAS SATA bus analyzers and trace capture tools.
- Expertise in failure mode analysis for flash-based devices and a proven ability to lead complex troubleshooting efforts.
- Advanced scripting language skills to automate tests and streamline qualification cycles.
- Experience leading the end-to-end qualification of NVMe SSDs, including developing and executing test plans across performance, endurance, reliability, and compatibility metrics.
- Ability to perform failure analysis and root cause identification, including initial triage and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues and customer escalations.
- Ability to proactively define and develop new SSD qualification tests focusing on advanced NVMe features, functions, and new requirements.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, present technical findings, and drive issues to resolution.
- Willingness to work primarily in an in-office environment at the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with company policies.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: 175,000 - 263,000 USD
Potential incentive pay and/or equity
In-office work environment in Santa Clara, CA
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Support for accommodations for candidates with disabilities
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
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