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Principal Industry Standards Engineer - SSD

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in storage, SSD, or related technologies, with at least 5 years dedicated to industry standardization initiatives. Proven leadership in developing and presenting technical proposals within formal standards organizations, with a track record of effective representation in external technical forums and managing complex stakeholder interactions. Exceptional analytical skills to assess customer needs, competitive technologies, and internal engineering constraints to inform standards strategies. Demonstrated ability to prioritize independently, develop execution plans, and deliver results with minimal oversight; proactive in providing updates. Strong capability in coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges, align on standards-related decisions, and streamline processes. Expertise in project management and effective communication skills.

About the job

Join KIOXIA as a Principal Standards Engineer in San Jose, where you'll spearhead the development of industry standards for cutting-edge SSD and storage technologies. This pivotal role involves defining how next-generation products will function and interact, ensuring alignment with both KIOXIA's vision and broader industry needs. Your expertise will be essential in monitoring, analyzing, and crafting technical proposals that shape the future of storage solutions.

As part of our dynamic team, you will collaborate with international colleagues and industry stakeholders, including customers and competitors, to align product development with established standards. Your efforts will help drive the standardization of KIOXIA’s innovative features, enabling unprecedented speeds, capacities, and security initiatives across various applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of KIOXIA’s standardization strategy across Enterprise, Client, and Datacenter storage sectors.
  • Serve as a principal technical contributor in standards committees and technical forums, representing KIOXIA with authority.
  • Facilitate the creation, submission, and advancement of technical proposals within relevant standards organizations.
  • Coordinate internal technical alignment across Engineering, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure standards activities align with product strategies and customer expectations.
  • Evaluate external proposals to guide internal responses and strategic positioning.
  • Engage with customers, suppliers, ecosystem partners, and competitors to influence the direction of industry standards and foster consensus.
  • Oversee standards documentation, proposal tracking, and knowledge sharing within the organization.
  • Enhance KIOXIA’s profile and technical leadership through active contributions to standards initiatives.
  • Identify emerging standards bodies and technologies, positioning KIOXIA as a leader in innovation.
  • Organize recurring internal standards review meetings, setting agendas and tracking decisions and follow-up actions.

About KIOXIA America, Inc.

KIOXIA America, Inc. is a prominent U. S. subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading global provider of flash memory and SSD technologies. Since pioneering the invention of flash memory, KIOXIA has continued to innovate with groundbreaking BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology, shaping the future of storage across high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive solutions, and data centers. Our commitment to delivering innovative memory, SSD, and software solutions enhances lives and broadens societal horizons.

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