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# Sr. Staff / Principal SSD Firmware Engineer - Flash Interface Layer (FIL)

- **Company:** SK hynix
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Flash, ARM Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Emulators, Firmware, Flash Memory, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Linux Kernel, Software Engineering, Real Time Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5767787980

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in relevant field or role.
 * Experience or good knowledge over NAND flash commands and operations.
 * Experience in developing NAND managing algorithms or error control coding.
 * Proficient in C or C++ programming.
 * Hands-on experience in design and implement firmware for SSD/NAND controllers or Flash firmware at kernel level.
 * Hands-on experience in debugging tools such as JTAG, In-Circuit Emulator, etc.
 * Excellent code and design review skills.
 * Ability to generate product level quality output.
 * Experience in software design and programming in embedded controller environment.
 * Strong BSP (Board Support Package) background with hands-on experience in device drivers. This includes reading datasheets, design device driver and implementing firmware in real-time system.
 * Good oral and written skills for communication and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Good understanding of ARM architecture and experience in ARM assembly is a plus.
 * Good understanding in Linux kernel, device drivers and storage S/W stack is a plus.

Education:

 * BS in either Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; MS is preferred.

## Description

* Design & implement firmware code for Flash Interface Layer of SSD.
 * Integrate developed code with other modules and resolve issues.
 * Debug and solve the bugs on FPGA/ASIC environment.
 * Proactively contribute in teamwork.
 * Proactively engage with other teams including SoC, hardware, validation teams with good communication skills.