Staff / Senior Security Engineer, Firmware Test

Key Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end security test strategy across all products, covering development, qualification, and sustaining phases

Architect security validation frameworks for current and next generation SSD platforms

Lead root-cause analysis on critical security failures, customer escalations, and field escapes — drive systemic corrective actions

Drive security test automation strategy, tooling roadmap, and regression infrastructure at scale

Partner with firmware architects and system architects on secure design, threat modeling, and code reviews

Communicate security risks, coverage gaps, and mitigation plans to cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Mentor senior and junior engineers; provide technical leadership and set the standard for security validation excellence across the organization

Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.

Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Requirements B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Over 5 years of experience in SSD firmware testing, firmware development, security validation, or related storage technologies.

Deep understanding of SSD security architecture, PCIe/NVMe protocols, and storage industry trends.

Hands-on knowledge of TCG Opal, NVMe Security, SPDM, Secure Boot, cryptography, FIPS, hardware Root of Trust, and key management architectures is an advantage

Strong background in embedded firmware systems, Python-based test automation, and validation framework development.

Proven track record leading security validation and qualification strategies across multiple SSD product generations.

Demonstrated ability to influence architecture decisions and drive cross-functional initiatives

Industry recognition or contributions (publications, patents, standards participation) is a plus

Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes