Software Architect

This position is associated with the sale of Intel's NAND memory and storagebusiness to SK hynix (You can read more about the transaction in the press release - https://newsroom.intel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/nand-memory-news-q-a.pdf). The transaction will enhance the resources and potential of the business' storage solutions, including client and enterprise SSDs, in the rapidly growing NAND Flash space amid the era of big data.

This is an exciting time to be at Intel - come join our Data Center NAND Division as a Senior Firmware Validation Architect and work on one of the most advanced 3DNAND and SSD technology portfolios in the world. As the global leader in the semiconductor industry, Intel possesses many industry-leading SSD technologies including the most capable Quadruple Level Cell (QLC) NAND Flash products. As a Senior Firmware Validation Architect, you will be part of a world-class team that will transition to lead the SSD business at SK hynix.

This position aligns to Phase 1 of the transaction, which includes the 3DNAND enterprise and client SSD business. Phase 1 is expected to close in late 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. At deal close, all employees aligned to this phase of the transaction will transition to SK hynix.

Intel is currently seeking Software Architect professionals with a focus on Firmware Validation Architecture to join a growing team working on validating next generation Solid State Disk (SSD) solutions within our Non-volatile Memory Solutions Group.

In this position you will join a fast-paced team developing the validation architecture and new validation software for Intel Solid State Drives (SSD). You will utilize and grow your experience in validating product architecture, external interfaces, and product constraints.

You will establish validation architecture, design, create and deploy test plans, in an embedded systems environment and review and maintain the validation ecosystem utilizing Python/Perl/C/C++. You will use and gain experience in storage interface standards such as SATA, SAS, PCIe, and NVMe. The team utilizes the Agile development methodologies, therefore, excellent communication skills and willingness to work closely with team members, both locally and across the organization is required.

As a Software Architect, regular responsibilities include but are not be limited to:

Define and drive validation strategies for the organization's customer product roadmap
Provide technical leadership to an engineering team for planning, sizing and organizing work aligned with product schedules
Drive improved tiered testing and debug methodologies in collaboration with internal stakeholders such as ASIC and firmware development teams
Oversee creation of firmware test plans based on internal and external customer specifications
Oversee validation test content development using deep comprehension of firmware algorithms and customer specifications
Drive engineering process and tools improvements in areas including requirements traceability, automation, and escape analysis
Mentor validation engineers to strengthen the organization's technical leadership pipeline
Participate in and role model an Agile/Kanban development culture which emphasizes product quality, team accountability, and continuous improvement
Foster a culture of innovation

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

System level thinking
Proficiency in cross-team and cross-functional collaboration
Willing to listen, understand and respond professionally to partner questions and issues while building trust
Excellent written and presentation skills
A history of self-starting and effective multitasking, with strong influencing and leadership skills
Analytical problem solving, innovation and a mindset of continuous improvement

Colorado Pay Transparency Law requires that Intel discloses the compensation for jobs which could be performed in Colorado. Intel anticipates that the annual base pay range for this role in Colorado is $130,020-$195,420.

In addition to base pay, regular Intel employees are eligible for an Annual Performance Bonus (“APB”) and Quarterly Profit Bonus (“QPB”). Payout of APB is subject to eligibility and other program conditions as well as the Company’s performance to its operational and financial goals. Payout of QPB connects Intel’s employees to the quarterly profits of the Company. Employees in eligible sales and marketing positions receive commission in lieu of APB but are eligible for QPB. Information about these bonus programs as well as the host of expansive stock, health, retirement and vacation benefits offered to Intel employees are available at https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/benefits.html Interns and Intel Contract Employees are not eligible for APB or QPB or for some employee benefits including, but not limited to, disability, life insurance, retirement, equity and certain leave programs.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed below would be obtained through a combination of schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

Minimum Requirements:

The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related field

6+ years of experience in the following areas:

Software or firmware development experience in an embedded systems validation environment with programming in Python/C/C++
Experience in product test planning - requirements analysis, design, developing, reviewing, and implementing
Knowledge of software validation concepts, test management and coverage analysis tools
Experience in validation strategy creation and ownership

Preferred Requirements:

Experience with Storage industry (SSDs or enterprise storage) products
Validation development techniques utilizing hardware and firmware tools
Exposure to commercial product development/validation environment
Structured software development and practices
Enterprise storage interface protocols (e.g., SATA, SAS, PCIe, and NVMe)
Software development process including workflow and continuous integration validation
Project planning, estimation, and risk management
Customer requirements definition, clarification, and technical assessment

Inside this Business Group

Non-Volatile Solutions Memory Group: The Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group is a worldwide organization that delivers NAND flash memory products for use in Solid State Drives (SSDs), portable memory storage devices, digital camera memory cards, and other devices. The group is responsible for NVM technology design and development, complete Solid State Drive (SSD) system hardware and firmware development, as well as wafer and SSD manufacturing.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.