DataCenterSSDPerformanceValidationEngineer

**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. **Job Summary** The role is responsible for **end‑to‑end performance and power maturity** of assigned Data Center SSD programs. The candidate owns execution quality, technical depth, and cross‑functional alignment to ensure performance and power targets are met with high confidence from early bring‑up through customer qualification. The role combines strong **technical execution** , **data‑driven decision making** , and **program‑level leadership** across firmware, architecture and platforms. **Key Responsibilities** **Program Ownership & Execution** * Own **end‑to‑end performance and power readiness** for assigned programs, from early FW maturity through customer qualification. * Ensure **the delivery of high‑quality performance and power data** aligned with program goals. * Drive **Program Status Updates** for performance and power to Product Development team and other stakeholders. **Technical Depth & Debug** * Perform **in‑depth performance analysis and root‑cause debug** , developing strong understanding of firmware behaviors, state machines, and hardware interactions. * Identify performance risks early and work with FW, Arch, and System teams to drive mitigations. * Represent performance perspective in **Product Change Request scoping** and lead change implementation on the program. **Planning & Infrastructure** * Plan and forecast infrastructure and development needs required to support program execution. * Ensure appropriate **performance test levels** are ap