Sr. SSD Firmware Architect

EVERPURE LLC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$217,000.0 - $359,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Board Bringup Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) Data Stores Software Debugging Programming Tools Embedded Software Firmware Interoperability Python (Programming Language) PCI Express Systems Integration
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Scripting Nvme

Job description

As a Senior SSD Firmware Architect, you will be the visionary behind the intelligence of our proprietary DirectFlash technology, fundamentally decoupling storage software from commodity hardware limitations. You will architect high-performance firmware that harmonizes custom controller SoCs with NAND media to deliver unprecedented density and reliability for enterprise and hyperscale environments. By leading the technical strategy between hardware, silicon vendors, and systems teams, you ensure our storage modules don’t just store data-they redefine how the world accesses it., * Define and drive the firmware architecture for next-generation DirectFlash SSD modules, including subsystem design, firmware modularization, and system integration.

  • Work with controller vendors and hardware teams to bring up new SSD controller SoCs and enable features such as PCIe, NAND interfaces, power-loss protection, and telemetry.
  • Develop firmware components supporting NVMe and OCP SSD specifications, ensuring compliance, performance, and interoperability.
  • Debug complex cross-layer issues involving firmware, controller hardware, NAND media, and host systems.
  • Improve SSD data path performance and latency through firmware design and analysis.
  • Review designs, mentor engineers, and improve development tools, testing, and automation.
  • We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Everpure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience developing SSD firmware for enterprise or hyperscale systems, with strong knowledge of SSD architecture and controller design.
  • Solid understanding of NVMe and OCP SSD specifications.
  • Strong background in embedded firmware development and hardware/software interaction.
  • Proficiency in C/C++, with experience using Python or other scripting languages for testing and automation.
  • Hands-on experience with storage controller SoCs, including PCIe, DMA engines, NAND interfaces, and hardware bring-up.
  • Experience designing firmware architectures and debugging complex firmware and hardware issues.

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Benefits & conditions

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  • Paid time off, * Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
  • Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Technology , Fortune’s Best Workplaces in the Bay Area , and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
  • Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

About the company

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work-work that changes the world-is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you’re ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

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