Senior Firmware Engineer

Sr. Firmware EngineerCome join our Data Center Engineering Team and work on one of the most advanced 3D-NAND and SSD technology portfolios in the world. As the global leader in the semiconductor industry, Solidigm possesses many industry-leading SSD technologies including the most capable Quadruple Level Cell (QLC) NAND Flash products.In this position you will join a fast-paced team developing new, cutting-edge firmware for Solidigm Solid State Drives (SSD). You will utilize and grow your experience in embedded architecture, external interfaces, and product constraints, along with the ability to develop architectures/features that meet these constraints while providing new value for the platform. You will use and gain experience in storage interface standards such as NVMe, PCIe, SATA, and SAS. The team utilizes Agile development methodologies, therefore, excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with team members, both locally and across the organization is required.As a Firmware Engineer your regular responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop, review, document, and maintain product source code in C/C++Analyze and develop firmware per internal and external (customer) specificationsPerform unit and system level testing including failure analysis and debug of product issues as part of development and validation phasesDevelop low-level firmware, system architectures, operating systems, device architectures, in partnership with hardware and ASIC design teamsCross multiple firmware disciplines to develop and grow across the entire SSD architectureWork with project stakeholders turning product requirements into development and validation plansParticipating in and role modeling an Agile/Kanban development culture which emphasizes product quality, team accountability, and continuous improvementCoordinate priorities and activities with other engineering stakeholders to accomplish committed milestonesA successful candidate will demonstrate:The ability to listen, understand and respond professionally to partner questions and issues while building trustExcellent written and presentation skillsA history of self-starting and effective multitasking, with strong influence and leadership skillsA history of working in teams and/or feature development through the different stages of a product lifecycle.Minimum Requirements:The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related field7+ years of experience in the following areas:Software or firmware development experience in an embedded systems environment with programming in C/C++Embedded firmware development running in a real-time operating system (RTOS), with hardware and software interactionsFirmware development environments including compilers, debuggers, emulators, and toolchainsPreferred Requirements:Storage industry (SSDs or enterprise storage)Embedded development techniques using hardware and firmware toolsStructured software development and practices, analytical problem solving, innovation and a mindset of continuous improvementEnterprise storage interface protocols (e.g., SATA, SAS, PCIe, and NVMe)SSD or enterprise storage device security protocols and techniques (e.g., Opal, ESSC, and AES)Software/firmware development processes including workflow and continuous integration validationDevOps process strategies, tools and execution, from code check-in through Continuous Integration and Continuous DeliveryProject planning, estimation, and risk managementCustomer requirements definition, clarification, and technical assessmentDevelopment of unit tests for code coverage and quality validationThis position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions.The compensation range for this role is $148,320 - $237,400. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.This is a hybrid role reporting out of Rancho Cordova, CA.