Engineer, Firmware

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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.

• 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.

• BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 3+ years of working experiences in silicon development, or MS with 1+ year, or PhD with 0+ years of relevant experience in storage firmware development.
• Strong programming experience and proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, including development of algorithms, data structures, and highly optimized code.
• Hands-on experience in embedded software or firmware development, including storage devices or other embedded platforms.
• Experience with storage technologies such as NVM Express, PCI Express, SAS, SCSI, NAND Flash/FTL, Fibre Channel, SATA, eMMC, or UFS (beneficial).
• Experience with ARM or equivalent embedded multi-core architectures is required.
• Hands-on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analyzers is required.
• Some scripting experience in Python/Perl/Java script is desired.
• Familiarity with modern agile software development methodologies is preferred.
• You’re inclusive and adapt your style to diverse global norms.
• Avid learner who approaches challenges with curiosity and resilience, using data to build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, build relationships, offer support, and welcome diverse approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on factors including function, location, 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.

Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur…