SSD Application Engineer

Elite

Milpitas, CA, United States

26 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

Chinese

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Computer Programming Computer Engineering Data Centers Data Structures Software Debugging Linux RAID Firmware Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) PCI Express Peripherals Git

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Storage Technologies Information Technology Software Version Control Nvme

Job description

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.

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: o Software/firmware applications engineering. o SSD controller/firmware architecture. o PCIe and NVMe protocols (Host reset, power management, namespace, MSI-X, SMBus, ARP, etc.). o Analyzing PCIe protocol traces for front-end issue resolution.
Technical Skills: * Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and data structures. o Hands-on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers and version control (Git). o Knowledge of Windows and Linux-based OS in data center environments. o 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.