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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior SSD Hardware Design Engineer | Contract | Santa Clara, CA Onsite - **Company:** Anagha Techno Soft - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Bash Shell, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Flash Memory, Hardware Design, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Signal Integrity, Systems Architecture, Scripting, Hardware Testing, Storage Technologies, Data Management, Nvme, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/72219b8a-f82e-49d8-8628-2a53bb687ed7 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SSD Hardware Design Engineer to join a high-performance storage engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience designing, validating, debugging, and supporting SSD hardware and high-speed storage systems from concept through production. This role requires a strong combination of SSD/NVMe hardware design, PCIe, NAND, high-speed signal integrity, hardware validation, and lab debugging experience., * 8+ years of experience in hardware design and development. * Strong hands-on experience with SSD hardware design and development. * Strong knowledge of PCIe and NVMe technologies. * Experience with NAND Flash and storage hardware. * Experience with schematic design, component selection, and PCB/layout review. * Experience validating hardware at electrical, SI, protocol, and functional levels. * Strong understanding of high-speed digital hardware and signal integrity. * Hands-on experience using high-speed oscilloscopes and differential probes. * Strong scripting experience with Python, Bash, or similar languages. * Strong hardware debugging and root-cause analysis skills. * Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Preferred Qualifications * Enterprise storage or data-center hardware experience. * PCIe Gen4/Gen5/Gen6 experience. * Experience with board bring-up and interoperability testing. * Power Integrity / Signal Integrity experience. * Experience working with ODM/JDM partners. * Experience with hardware test automation. * Experience supporting products through production and sustaining phases. ## Description * Design, develop, validate, and debug SSD hardware from concept through production. * Contribute to system architecture, schematic design, component selection, documentation, validation, and sustaining engineering. * Perform hardware validation at electrical, signal integrity, protocol, and functional levels. * Drive interoperability testing across servers, storage systems, and SSDs. * Troubleshoot hardware issues and collaborate with internal engineering teams, external partners, and manufacturing/JDM organizations. * Work with high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR, NAND, SPI, and I2C. * Evaluate mechanical, thermal, power, and signal-integrity tradeoffs. * Review hardware validation and diagnostic test plans to ensure adequate coverage. * Lead hardware failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions. * Support field issues and customer escalations through technical investigation and resolution. * Develop and utilize Python, Bash, or similar scripting for hardware testing, validation, and automation. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [JavaScript? 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