Media Firmware Development Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidigm is seeking a Media Firmware Engineer to join a fast-paced team developing new firmware for Solidigm SSDs. You will work with embedded architectures, external interfaces, and product constraints to deliver value.

Responsibilities include writing and maintaining C/C++ source, analyzing specs, performing unit and system tests, and collaborating with hardware/ASIC teams under Agile/Kanban practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 3+ years of embedded software or firmware experience in C/C++.
• Experience with Git, Python, and C/C++ debuggers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, document, and maintain firmware source code in C/C++.
• Analyze and develop firmware per internal and external specifications.
• Perform unit and system-level testing including failure analysis.
• Develop low-level firmware, system architectures, operating systems, device architectures with hardware/ASIC teams.
• Coordinate priorities with other engineering stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Participate in Agile/Kanban development culture to emphasize quality and accountability.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software

Git

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Python

Debuggers

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 91,152 - CAD 134,500 - yearly

Company Description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Job Description

In this position you will join a fast-paced team developing new,cutting-edgefirmware forSolidigmSolid State Drives (SSD).You willutilizeand grow your experience in embedded architecture, external interfaces, and product constraints, along with the ability to develop architectures/features that meet these constraints while providing new value for the platform. You will use and gain experience in storage interface standards such asNVMe, PCIe,SATA,andSAS.The teamutilizesAgile development methodologies, therefore, excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with team members, both locally and across theorganizationisrequired.

As aMedia Firmware Engineeryourregular responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, review, document, andmaintainproductsource codeinC/C++
• Analyzeanddevelopfirmwareperinternal and external (customer) specifications
• Perform unit and system level testing includingfailure analysis and debug of product issues as part of development and validation phases
• Develop low-levelfirmware, system architectures, operating systems, device architectures,in partnership withhardwareand ASICdesignteams
• Cross multiple firmware disciplines to develop and grow across the entire SSD architecture
• Work with project stakeholders turning product requirements into development and validation plans
• Participating in and role modelingan Agile/Kanban development culture which emphasizes product quality, team accountability, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate priorities and activities with other engineering stakeholders toaccomplishcommitted milestones

A successful candidate willdemonstrate:

• The ability to listen, understand and respond professionally to partner questions and issues while building trust
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• A history of self-starting and effective multitasking, with strong influence and leadership skills
• A history ofworking inteams and/or feature development through thedifferent stagesof a product lifecycle.

Qualifications

Candidates mustpossessthe below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to theminimumrequirements and are considered a plus factor inidentifyingtop candidates.Requirements listed below would be obtained through a combination of schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevantpreviousjob and/or internship experiences.

MinimumRequirements:

The candidate must have abachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related field.

3+ years of experience in the following areas:

• Knowledge of embedded software or firmware development fundamentals, including C/C++ programming, debugging, and operating close to hardware.
• Experience using software development and debug tools, such as Git, Python, and C/C++ debuggers.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical problems, interprettestor debug data, and communicate findings clearly through coursework, internships, research, or engineering projects.

PreferredQualifications

• Understanding ofbasic SSD media-management concepts, such as flash translation layers, wear leveling, garbage collection, bad-block management, error correction, and data integrity.
• Coursework, internship, research, or project exposure to NAND flash memory concepts, including SLC, TLC, and QLC operation and related performance, endurance, retention, andreliabilitytradeoffs.
• Exposure tostorage interfaces or protocols such asNVMe, PCIe, SATA, ONFI, or other high-speed hardware interfaces.
• Interest in developing data-driven media-management algorithms that optimize SSD performance, endurance, reliability, and quality of service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively both independently and in a team across multiple sites

Additional Information

At Solidigm Technology, we believe in transparency and fair compensation. In accordance with Canadian labor laws and our commitment to equitable hiring practices, we provide salary ranges for this position.

Salary Range: 91,152- 134,500 CAD.

The actual compensation offered will be based on individual skills, qualifications, and experience. We strive to ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and in line with market standards.