Senior Azure Storage Validation Architect

Lead the architecture of scalable qualification frameworks, validation methodologies, automation infrastructure, and deployment readiness processes for cloud-scale environments. Establish qualification coverage, reliability requirements, usage models, telemetry strategy, and health monitoring frameworks to ensure production readiness at hyperscale. Drive resolution of the most complex memory and storage issues impacting Azure platform availability, performance, and reliability. Lead cross-functional investigations involving hardware, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and cloud services to identify root causes and define corrective actions. Influence supplier roadmaps and engineering investments through strategic engagement with OEMs, ODMs, silicon providers, and storage and memory ecosystem partners. Champion engineering excellence through data-driven decision making, technical reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement of qualification processes. Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams, helping establish best practices and raising organizational capability. Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in hardware validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug) Knowledge of server system, system memory, and storage architecture Familiar with networking, power, rack management and remote access environments Experience integrating and validating hardware components and/or system levels. Familiar with and able to develop scripts (PowerShell, Python, Perl) and routines to enable debug and accelerate data collection and data reduction via automation Self-motivated individuals must be able to work collaboratively in team environment and across internal divisions and industry (OEM, ODM), demonstrate technical leadership in driving successful product development. 5+ years of experience in hardware system validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug) Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage leadership audiences.