Principal Engineer, ESSD Firmware Developer

Overview

Principal Firmware Engineer to build high-performance controller firmware for volatile and non-volatile memory systems, working on the evaluation, creation, bench testing, debugging and failure analysis of firmware for new memory controllers and Solid State Drives (SSD).

What you'll do

• Assist in the evaluation, creation, build, bench testing, debugging and failure analysis of firmware for new high-performance memory controllers and SSDs.
• Help improve performance while reducing power, latency and SoC (System on Chip) complexity for target sectors.
• Partner with multi-disciplinary engineers on multi-functional product development issues.
• Triage failures, file bug reports, use AI supported tools and help development teams isolate issues.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong firmware design and debug experience using assembly and C programming.
• Knowledge of mass storage interface protocol PCIe/NVMe.
• Strong skill in ARM development tools and IDEs such as Eclipse.
• Knowledge in the use of scripting languages, programming tools and environments.
• Experience in the storage industry in SSD, HDD, storage systems or a related technology.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of day-to-day supervision.
• Experience with team leadership and/or supervising junior engineers and technicians.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team and under the pressure of multiple priorities.

Nice to have

• 12+ years in firmware storage/SSD would be a strong plus.
• Understanding of storage interfaces including SATA or SAS (optional).
• Working knowledge of NAND flash and other non-volatile storage (optional but a plus).
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic/bus analyzers (good to have).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships.
• Ambitious, goal-oriented and dedicated, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment.