Intermediate Validation Engineer

DATAmundi is a global leader in high-quality data services, including data labelling , annotation , benchmarking , and data enrichment . We enable AI innovators to build smarter, safer, and more effective models by delivering scalable and reliable data solutions to enterprises across a range of industries.

We’re looking for an Intermediate Validation Engineer to join our Managed Services team.

As an Intermediate Validation Engineer ,you’ll work closely with a multinational enterprise client in a high-impact, fast-paced environment, ensuring that next-generation Non-Volatile NAND memory products meet strict design, quality, and performance requirements.

This is a hybrid position; 3 days on-site, 2 days remote. The client is located on Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia .

Applicants must be located in the Vancouver & Lower Mainland area or be willing to relocate.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development, validation, and optimization of SSD product lines
• Independently detect, triage, and diagnose test failures, create detailed defect reports, and drive issues through to resolution
• Actively participate in and contribute to peer code reviews, defect management, and validation strategy improvements
• Perform bug fixing and firmware validation of SSD firmware and NVMe features on complex embedded multi-core architectures
• Partner closely with Firmware Engineers to optimize NVMe features for high-performance next-generation SSD products
• Provide clear, proactive technical status updates to domain leads on development and validation progress
• Identify and report sightings and pre-sightings for suspected firmware issues before escalation
• Use advanced diagnostics and debugging tools to analyze and isolate design and firmware defects
• Serve as a technical representative in monthly and quarterly client meetings
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, validation framework enhancements, and tooling optimizations

Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on programming experience in C/C++ and Python (all three are used actively in this role)
• Experience working with medium to large-scale enterprise codebases
• Proven ability to learn new systems and tools quickly with limited guidance
• Strong experience with Git or similar source control systems
• Solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals
• Working knowledge of ASIC architecture and code optimization is a strong plus
• Experience with Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence) or similar project management tools
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

Who You Are

• A confident and effective communicator in both written and spoken English
• Highly detail-oriented and quality-driven—you take pride in clean, reliable work
• A self-starter who thrives with autonomy and takes initiative without waiting for direction
• A natural problem-solver who enjoys debugging complex systems
• Comfortable working in client-facing environments
• Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning
• Open to receiving and applying constructive feedback
• Calm and effective under pressure in high-performance engineering environments

This position offers a competitive base salary range of $70,000–$85,000 CAD , commensurate with experience, skills, and overall fit for the role. DATAmundi also provides a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and exposure to cutting-edge enterprise technology in a collaborative, high-performance environment.