Position: Senior SSD Firmware & Systems Engineer

Senior SSD Firmware & Systems Engineer Virtium is looking for an experienced Senior SSD Firmware & Systems Engineer to lead technical engagement with SSD suppliers and ensure high-quality integration of SSD solutions into customer-facing products. The role focuses on specification alignment, design review, system-level validation, and post-deployment support rather than developing firmware from scratch. The ideal candidate has a strong background in SSD firmware architecture, system integration, and debugging, with the ability to work across vendors and customers. Responsibilities Act as the primary technical interface with SSD vendors Define and review SSD specifications to meet product requirements Evaluate and approve firmware and hardware designs from suppliers Drive design discussions and ensure alignment with system-level requirements Configure and enable SSD features to meet product and customer needs Customize SSD behavior through firmware settings and system-level controls Perform system integration testing and validation in Linux environments Diagnose and resolve issues across firmware, hardware, and system layers Lead root‑cause analysis for field and production issues Debug and resolve SSD-related issues in production environments Work with suppliers to drive fixes and improvements Interface directly with customers to understand issues and requirements Support field escalations and communicate technical solutions effectively Flexibility to travel as needed to Bay area in California and once a year to Vietnam Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering 7+ years of experience in SSD firmware, storage systems, or related domains Prior hands-on experience writing firmware code Strong understanding of SSD firmware architecture and design principles Solid knowledge of storage systems and hardware fundamentals Proficiency in Linux environments (debugging, tools, system analysis) Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across system layers Preferred Qualifications Experience working with SSD vendors or external suppliers Expertise in SSD protocols (NVMe, SATA) Experience with system integration and validation Customer-facing or field support experience Fluency in Vietnamese Role Scopes Not responsible for developing SSD firmware from scratch Not a pure coding role Focused on supplier interface, validation, configuration, and customer support Location Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (onsite full time). Travel to Bay area in California and once a year to Vietnam as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virtium