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# Firmware Application Engineer - SSD Controller

- **Company:** SILICON MOTION INC.
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Debugging, Serial ATA, Firmware, Hardware Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), PCI Express, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Software Version Control, Nvme
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8299afa6af0adc92

## About the Role

* 3+ years experience in software/firmware applications engineering
 * Experience in SSD ARM or ARC micro-controller/firmware architecture
 * Experience in the storage industry in SSD, HDD, storage systems, or related technology
 * Understanding of storage interfaces including ideally PCIe/NVMe or SATA
 * Strong experience in C/C++ programming and data structure
 * Hands on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers
 * Experience with version control software like Git.
 * Competent to work independently as well as in a small team collaboration environment.
 * Must be willing to learn fast and execute as a team player.
 * Good oral, written and presentation skills for communication and documentation.
 * Ability to work independently with a minimum of day-to-day supervision.
 * Ability to work in a multi-functional team and under the pressure of multiple priorities.
 * Ability to operate logic analyzer, oscilloscope, and protocol analyzer.
 * Understanding of basic hardware design of circuit schematic and layout, with experience is a plus.
 * Experience with hardware circuit design of schematic and layout is a plus.
 * Open for domestic and international travel.
 * Mandarin speaking is a plus.

## Description

* Develop firmware features necessary to meet the product specification and customer requirements.
 * Debug problems encountered during internal or customer firmware testing.
 * Perform root cause analysis and make appropriate changes to correct the problem.
 * Work directly with FAE and customers to resolve firmware issues.