Senior Systems Test Engineer SSD (Linux)

We are seeking a hands-on Senior SSD System Test Engineer for Linux environments to join our storage validation and system integration team. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in Linux, SSD, and NVMe, along with hands-on SSD validation, low-level debugging, and issue resolution in Linux-based environments. This role is focused on enterprise SSD system test, failure analysis, root-cause debugging, and automation across hardware, firmware, and software layers. This is not a general software QA role. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Engineering and is a full-time onsite role, Monday through Friday, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Travel is not required, and a relocation package is not available at this time., * Develop, execute, and maintain system-level test plans for enterprise NVMe SSD

products in Linux environments.

• Perform system validation and qualification testing for PCIe/NVMe SSDs across

Linux-based server and client platforms.

• Debug SSD issues involving Linux kernel, device drivers, PCIe stack, NVMe

protocol, and storage subsystems.

• Analyze and resolve system crashes, kernel panics, I/O failures, performance

degradation, timeout issues, and data integrity problems.

• Drive deeper root-cause analysis and support issue closure for customer and

internal SSD-related problems in Linux environments.

• Work closely with firmware, hardware, kernel, and platform teams to isolate,

root-cause, and resolve complex cross-layer issues.

• Develop and enhance automated test frameworks and scripts for regression,

stress, endurance, and reliability testing.

• Use Linux debugging and tracing tools such as dmesg, ftrace, blktrace, perf,

iostat, nvme-cli, smartctl, and kernel logs.

• Validate SSD functionality including power management, thermal behavior,

endurance, error recovery, hot-plug, and PCIe link stability.

• Perform interoperability testing across Linux distributions, kernels, servers, and

storage platforms.

• Create detailed test reports, bug tracking documentation, and validation

Do you have experience in System performance optimization?, * 5-10 years of experience in SSD system validation, enterprise SSD testing, or

Linux storage testing.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical

engineering, computer science, or a related engineering field.

• Hands-on experience debugging SSD issues in Linux environments.
• Strong experience with Linux-based SSD validation and system-level testing.
• Strong understanding of NVMe architecture and command sets.
• Strong understanding of PCIe protocol and link behavior.
• Strong understanding of Linux storage stack, block layer, and Linux kernel

fundamentals.

• Experience with Linux tools and utilities for storage, tracing, and performance

analysis.

• Experience analyzing kernel logs, crash dumps, and low-level

hardware/software interactions.

• Strong scripting or programming skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with test automation and continuous integration environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise SSD validation and qualification.
• Deep familiarity with enterprise SSD behavior, system qualification, and

customer-driven debug scenarios.

• Familiarity with kernel driver development or kernel debugging.
• Experience with storage performance tools such as fio, vdbench, or iozone.
• Understanding of power management states, PCIe error handling, and firmware

validation.

• Knowledge of SATA/SAS storage protocols is a plus.
• Experience with server platforms from Intel, AMD, or ARM architectures.

Technical Skills

• NVMe SSD validation
• PCIe Gen4/Gen5 testing
• Linux kernel debugging
• Storage subsystem analysis
• SSD firmware interaction
• System stress and reliability testing
• Automation framework development

Virtium is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of high reliability industrial modular hardware solutions that enable embedded computing system manufacturers to get to market more quickly with lower development risk, and to benefit from a streamlined supply chain. Virtium’s products include computer systems-on-module (SOMs), AI SOMs with on-board AI accelerator hardware, industrial-grade SSDs, industrial-grade DDR memory modules and wireless connectivity modules. With over 25 years of experience, Virtium has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products that meet the demanding requirements of global customers in industries such as networking, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, industrial OEMs, and embedded markets. Virtium’s commitment to innovation, long-term product availability, and customer support has made it a preferred partner for companies requiring mission critical Edge AI system solutions.