This position is associated with the sale of Intel's NAND memory and storagebusiness to SK hynix (You can read more about the transaction in the press release - https://newsroom.intel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/nand-memory-news-q-a.pdf). The transaction will enhance the resources and potential of the business' storage solutions, including client and enterprise SSDs, in the rapidly growing NAND Flash space amid the era of big data.

This is an exciting time to be at Intel - come join our Data Center NAND Division as a Solid State Drive SSD Quality and Reliability Test Development 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 Solid State Drive SSD Quality and Reliability Test Development Engineer, you will be part of a world-class team that will transition to lead the SSD business at SK hynix.

This position aligns to Phase 1 of the transaction, which includes the 3DNAND enterprise and client SSD business. Phase 1 is expected to close in late 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. At deal close, all employees aligned to this phase of the transaction will transition to SK hynix.

The Solid State Drive SSD Quality and Reliability Test Development Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Identify failures and research test process/methodologies to enhance coverage, performance and quality and reliability of next generation of 3DNAND SSD technologies.
• Develop infrastructure and tool for test methodologies and reporting quality metrics to ensure strategic failure analysis capabilities for future technologies and products.
• Enable partner teams to identify issues in design, code, tests, or processes that could affect quality, and recommend corrective action to prevent recurrence of problems.
• Perform debug and/or test process monitoring and improvement, allowing for faster time to root cause issues.
• Proliferate training and documentation on debug and/or test methodologies across sites.
• Perform other related duties as required or as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 4 years of working experience in C/C++, Python and/or other programming or scripting languages,
• 4 years experience in the use of software development tools such as IDE, source control under Linux environment
• 4+ years of working experience in SSD System validation, Semiconductor devices/processes and Circuit design/Validation, or NAND Flash or other memory technology validation
• 2 years of experience in NVMe/PCIe protocols
• 2 years of experience in serial protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, or TA

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical leadership in software development projects
• Deep understanding of the Linux Kernel OS Internals (Memory Management, IO, Storage, Networking)
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol and have experience in solving complicated network issue
• Very good experience in the Linux Kernel Driver deployment & debug
• Knowledge of Intel architecture and PC system architecture are added advantage

Non-Volatile Solutions Memory Group:  The Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group is a worldwide organization that delivers NAND flash memory products for use in Solid State Drives (SSDs), portable memory storage devices, digital camera memory cards, and other devices.  The group is responsible for NVM technology design and development, complete Solid State Drive (SSD) system hardware and firmware development, as well as wafer and SSD manufacturing.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.