Senior Engineer, Firmware

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Advancing the World’s Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. 

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

The Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED) Our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits in the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware technology drives Samsung’s breakthrough V-NAND technology and enables our customers to power performance-oriented, demanding, enterprise-class applications ranging from hyper-scale data centers, to big data processing, to software defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures.

Location:  Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What You’ll Do

• Design and development of high performance firmware and software for cutting-edge enterprise SSD products.
• Debug, optimize, and validate SSD firmware on complex embedded multi-core architectures.
• Support customer qualification and adoption of SSD products.
• Participate in ground-breaking advanced SSD storage development and research projects.

What You Bring

• BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 5+ years of working experiences in silicon development or MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 3+ years of relevant working experience or PhD and 0+ years of relevant experience in storage firmware development is required.
• Strong programming experience and demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, including development of algorithms, manipulation of complex data structures, and implementing highly optimized code, is required.
• Relevant hands on experience in embedded software or firmware development, including storage devices or other embedded platforms is required.
• Experience with one or more of the following storage related technologies: NVM Express, PCI Express, SAS, SCSI, NAND Flash/FTL, Fibre Channel, SATA, eMMC, or UFS is beneficial.
• Experience with ARM or equivalent embedded multi-core microprocessor architectures is required.
• Hands on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analyzers is required.
• Some scripting experience in one of Python/Perl/Javascript is desired.
• Familiarity and experience with modern agile software development methodologies and practices is preferred.
• Resourceful Achiever: self-driven and proactive, you apply logic and reason to effectively solve problems and manage risks.
• Avid Learner: you eagerly take on new challenges and seek out opportunities to grow and stretch
• Passionate Owner: you are energized by your work, taking ownership and delivering results with integrity.
• Committed Collaborator: with a positive attitude and commitment to get to the best result, you welcome ideas from others and drive processes forward in an inclusive manner

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What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. 

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
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