Staff/Senior Engineer, Firmware Test, SSD

About this role

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible

We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing. Responsibilities Own and implement SSD security firmware test strategies across development, qualification, and sustaining phases Design and implement grey‑box / white‑box security tests for firmware features and protocols Analyze security failures from regressions, customer issues, and field escapes with deep root‑cause analysis Drive security test automation, regression integration, and reporting Partner with firmware developers and architects on secure design and code reviews Communicate security risks, coverage, and mitigation plans to cross‑functional teams and leadership Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in SSD security validation Requirements Strong experience in SSD security testing, including: TCG Opal / Enterprise SSC NVMe security commands and authentication flows Secure Erase / Crypto‑Erase Experience with SPDM, DICE / CMA, and platform authentication flows Hands‑on knowledge of Caliptra or hardware Root of Trust architectures Experience validating secure boot, ROM‑based boot chains, and firmware measurement flows Applied cryptography knowledge, including: AES, RSA, ECC, SHA‑2 / SHA‑3 Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) concepts and migration considerations Secure key lifecycle management Familiarity with FIPS 140‑2 / FIPS 140‑3 concepts and crypto module behavior Strong background in embedded firmware systems and Python‑based test automation Solid understanding of SSD security architecture, PCIe / NVMe Proven ability to lead technical discussions

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