Senior Engineer, Firmware

Samsung Semiconductor•San Jose, CA

9d•$138,000 - $206,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED) focuses on the host interface firmware layer, which bridges system software and flash management firmware. This critical technology powers Samsung's V-NAND and enables demanding enterprise-class applications, including hyper-scale data centers, big data processing, and software-defined virtual storage arrays and infrastructures. This role requires daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

Requirements

BS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, and 5 years of relevant experience in software or firmware or a MS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Strong experience in C/C++ programming for embedded systems is required.
Strong experience with UART/JTAG/ICE debuggers, and protocol analyzers.
Familiarity with at least one of the storage protocols such as SAS / SATA / SCSI / FC / NVMe / PCIe protocols is required.
Hands on experience with UART/JTAG/ICE debuggers, firmware debugging and protocol analyzers.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, as part of a local and globally distributed team.
You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

Responsibilities

NVMe or SAS SSD Firmware development
Analyze, debug, and resolve firmware issues observed at domestic and international customer sites as well as at local and overseas development centers.
Triage and root cause system, driver, and device interoperability issues at customer sites.
OEM Spec gap analysis, firmware customization/feature development; collaborate with other engineering teams to analyze debug information and implement and deploy firmware patches.
Need based business travel and stay at domestic and international customer sites as well as overseas development centers for extended periods of time (can be up to multiple weeks at a time)
Assist customers by running or inspecting their tests at onsite locations