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Sr. SSD Application Engineer

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  • Milpitas, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    You will work directly with hardware designers and customers to resolve complex technical barriers, debug platform-related issues, and shape future product definitions. We are seeking a highly technical Senior SSD Application Engineer to develop front-end firmware features and drive technical design-ins for Enterprise and Data Center storage solutions.

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    LocationMilpitas, California

    Description

    Job Title: Sr. SSD Application Engineer
    Location: Milpitas, CA Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 per year.
     
    Role Overview
    We are seeking a highly technical Senior SSD Application Engineer to develop front-end firmware features and drive technical design-ins for Enterprise and Data Center storage solutions. You will work directly with hardware designers and customers to resolve complex technical barriers, debug platform-related issues, and shape future product definitions.
     
    Key Responsibilities
    Firmware Development: Develop and modify firmware for SSD products to meet product specifications and customer requirements, adhering to PCIe and NVMe protocols.
    Technical Debugging: Debug host interface issues encountered during internal or customer testing. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective firmware changes.
    Customer Collaboration: Act as a technical advisor and consultant for customers. Manage SSD debug and qualification requirements in collaboration with internal engineering teams.
    Ecosystem Advocacy: Evangelize the technical benefits of enterprise-level controllers, drive product adoption, and translate customer needs into internal product improvements.
    Cross-functional Teamwork: Participate in customer meetings and presentations, collaborating closely with project management and engineering teams to deliver results.
     
    Minimum Requirements
    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
    Experience: 3+ years of experience in each of the following:
    Software/firmware applications engineering.
    SSD controller/firmware architecture.
    PCIe and NVMe protocols (Host reset, power management, namespace, MSI-X, SMBus, ARP, etc.).
    Analyzing PCIe protocol traces for front-end issue resolution.
    Technical Skills: * Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and data structures.
    Hands-on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers and version control (Git).
    Knowledge of Windows and Linux-based OS in data center environments.
    Familiarity with storage architecture (PCIe Switches, RAID controllers, HBAs, JBODs/JBOFs).
     
    Preferred Qualifications
    Experience operating logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and bus protocol analyzers.
    Proficiency with hardware peripherals and development environments.
    Fluency in reading and writing Mandarin is a plus.

    COMPENSATION
    Base Salary - USD $150,000 to $200,000

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