Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer , SSD Firmware

Design, develop, and verify simulation models for SSD architecture, hardware IPs, and firmware behavior Develop and maintain SSD firmware and hardware simulation platforms Model SSD controller components and firmware flows to enable architecture validation Perform simulation‑based verification and analyze failures to identify root causes Triage complex system‑level issues and support firmware engineers in isolating and fixing defects Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including firmware, hardware, memory, validation, and production engineering Apply strong software development, verification, and system failure analysis methodologies Contribute to improving simulation infrastructure, tools, and development practices Strong expertise in C/C++ programming (mandatory) Approximately 12+ years of experience in SSD firmware & simulation development Experience working with NAND flash memory design and internals Good understanding of storage interfaces and protocols such as PCIe/NVMe, SATA, and SAS Experience with Python programming is a plus Good understanding of operating systems and system level concepts Experience in SSD/HDD storage systems, or related storage technologies Working experience in embedded systems development Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problems Strong working knowledge of software development, verification, and system failure analysis Exposure to software development best practices and Agile development methodologies Bachelor's or Master's degree (BE/BS/ME/MS) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university