SSD Power and Performance Engineer

Company Description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Job Description

Power and Performance Engineers or PnP Engineers, are responsible for curating test suites, executing the test content, collecting measurements, and analysis of PnP data. Based on your technical knowledge of SSDs and the data center, a PnP engineer’s work aims to identify issues and aid in debugging those issues.

We are seeking an experienced Datacenter SSD Power and Performance Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in SSD technology, with a focus on optimizing power efficiency and performance. You will be responsible for identifying and diagnosing bugs, tuning performance parameters, and collaborating closely with firmware (FW) teams and architecture teams to enhance overall product quality and efficiency. This role is critical to ensuring our SSD solutions meet the demanding and evolving needs of modern data centers and provide superior performance and reliability.

• Test Environment Design : Own the development of proof-of-concepts test environments that will validate SSD Performance and Power relative to industry advancements.
• Collaboration with Firmware and Architecture Teams : Work closely with FW developers and architecture teams to communicate findings, propose solutions, and validate implemented fixes or enhancements.
• Bug Identification and Diagnostics : Conduct detailed analysis to identify bugs affecting SSD power and performance, utilizing debugging tools and methodologies to isolate and resolve issues.
• Performance Tuning : Optimize SSD performance by tuning firmware parameters, configuring hardware, and modifying architectural features to improve overall efficiency and achieve specific performance targets.
• Testing and Validation : Design, execute, and refine test plans focused on SSD power consumption and performance, leveraging workload simulators and other benchmarking tools to align results with datacenter performance standards.
• Scripting for Automation : Use Bash and Python scripting to automate performance testing, data collection, and analysis processes, ensuring efficient and repeatable workflows.
• Data Analysis and Reporting : Analyze power and performance metrics, track system behavior, and document results to communicate insights and actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvements in SSD perform

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Working Conditions :

Onsite with a Mix of office and IT Data Center lab environment

Additional Information :

For California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and remote roles : The compensation range for this role is $118,860 - $196,720. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Salary : $118,860 - $196,720