Software Engineer in Test

This is an exciting time to be at Intel - come join our Data Center NAND Division as a Firmware Validation Engineer and work on one of the most advanced 3DNAND and SSD technology portfolios in the world. As the global leader in the semiconductor industry, Intel possesses many industry-leading SSD technologies including the most capable Quadruple Level Cell (QLC) NAND Flash products. As a Firmware Validation Engineer, you will be part of a world-class team that will transition to lead the SSD business at SK hynix.

Intel is currently seeking Firmware Validation professionals to join a growing team working on validating next generation Solid State Disk (SSD) solutions within our Non-volatile Memory Solutions Group.

In this position you will join a fast paced team developing new validation software for Intel Solid State Drives (SSD). You will utilize and grow your experience in validating architecture, external interfaces, and product constraints, along with ability to validate architectures/features that meet these constraints while providing new value for the platform. You will design, develop, and verify validation software and tests in an embedded systems environment and review and maintain the validation ecosystem utilizing Python/Perl/C/C++. You will use and gain experience in storage interface standards such as SATA, SAS, PCIe, and NVMe. The team utilizes the Agile development methodologies, therefore, excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with team members, both locally and across the organization, is required.

As a validation engineer, regular responsibilities include but are not be limited to:

- Develop, review, document, and maintain source code in Python/C/C++
- Analyze and develop validation tests for internal and external (customer) specifications
- Define, develop and implement firmware validation test plans and test content with deep comprehension of firmware algorithms and customer specifications
- Integrate tests into an automated test environment, and collaborate with test execution teams to drive validation plans/strategy
- Review, track and document test results and failures
- Triage failures, recommend and/or implement solutions
- Work closely with internal teams such as ASIC and firmware development to drive resolution of firmware and system bugs
- Identify opportunities for improvements, and drive improved validation methodologies within the team
- Work with project stakeholders to turn product requirements into development and validation plans
- Participate in and role model an Agile/Kanban development culture which emphasizes product quality, team accountability, and continuous improvement
- Coordinate priorities and activities with other engineering stakeholders to accomplish committed milestones
- The ability to listen, understand and respond professionally to partner questions and issues while building trust
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills
- A history of self-starting and effective multitasking, with strong influencing and leadership skills

**Qualifications**

Requirements listed below would be obtained through a combination of schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

**_Minimum Requirements_**:
Documentation related to bachelor’s degree completion will be required.

4+ years of experience in the following areas:

- Software or firmware development experience in an embedded systems validation environment with programming in Python/C/C++
- Experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing test plans
- Knowledge of software validation concepts and coverage analysis tools
- Developing unit tests for code coverage and quality validation

**_
Preferred Requirements:_**:

- Storage industry (SSDs or enterprise storage)
- Validation development techniques utilizing hardware and firmware tools
- Exposure to commercial product development/validation environment
- Structured software development and practices, analytical problem solving, innovation and a mindset of continuous improvement
- Enterprise storage interface protocols (e.g., SATA, SAS, PCIe, and NVMe)
- SSD or enterprise storage device security protocols and techniques (e.g., Opal, ESSC, and AES)
- Software/firmware development processes including workflow and continuous integration validation
- DevOps process strategies, tools and execution, from code check-in through Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
- Project planning, estimation, and risk management
- Customer requirements definition, clarification, and technical assessment

**Inside this Business Group**
Employees in Intel's NAND Product Group deliver solutions that are transforming computing across all segments from data centers to Ultrabooks. They invent, develop, bring to market and support customers with leading-edge NAND flash memory and system level solutions such as solid state drives (SSDs). SSDs are accelerating performance for gaming enthusiasts, reducing tot