Principal Engineer, Firmware Test (SSD)

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. The Staff / Principal Security Test Engineer is responsible for driving end-to-end SSD firmware security validation across development, qualification, and sustaining phases. This role focuses on designing robust test strategies, executing advanced security validation (grey-box / white-box), and ensuring high-quality firmware delivery through strong automation and deep technical analysis. Main Responsibilities Define and own end-to-end security validation strategies across SSD product lifecycles, including development, qualification, release, and sustaining activities. Architect and maintain scalable security validation frameworks for current and next-generation SSD firmware platforms. Lead root cause analysis of security-related failures, customer escalations, qualification issues, and field escapes; drive corrective and preventive actions. Drive security test automation roadmaps, regression infrastructure, and validation tool development to improve coverage and efficiency.