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# Principal Product Application Engineer - Enterprise SSDs & PCIe / NVMe

- **Company:** SK hynix
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Nvme
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3306881146&tx=YT101TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering with 8+ years of storage-related experience, OR M.S. in CS, CE, or related field with 5+ years of storage-related experience is required.

Technical Skills:

 * Proficient in PCIe protocol, NVMe, and NAND is required.
 * Knowledge of Linux Kernel and drivers is a plus.
 * Strong understanding of storage architectures and system-level debugging is also beneficial. Experience with bus analyzers and trace evaluation tools is required.

Programming Proficiency:

 * Strong proficiency in programming languages such as python, C and C++ is required.

## Description

* Oversee the progress of testing, identify potential issues, and report findings to ensure compliance with design specifications, as well as with customer standards and requirements.
 * Collaborate closely with other teams, including SOC, FW, and HW, to address and resolve product challenges.
 * Implement coordinated efforts to debug system issues, ensuring seamless integration and reliability.
 * Foster open communication channels to facilitate efficient problem-solving and enhance the overall product quality.
 * Provide customer support. Address customer inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining clear communication and prompt responses.


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