Architect - Firmware Development (Storage)

UST; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a seasoned Firmware Architect for Pune to drive system-level firmware and software integration. You will study product requirements, shape the design, analyze NVMe/SATA controller peripherals, and collaborate across host/server software teams to deliver robust firmware.

The role demands hands-on defect management, unit test development with high code coverage, and regular customer communications. Strong leadership in storage firmware is essential.

Qualifications

• Study Product Requirements: Thoroughly study and understand the product requirements for firmware & software development.
• Gain a comprehensive system level understanding for firmware & software developmental activities and equipment necessary for the complete system.
• Host/Server Software: Learn about the host and server software required for device attachment and integration.
• Document appropriate design for new feature request or bug fixes.
• Analyse Hardware Peripherals: Understand the available hardware peripherals on the controller board.
• Firmware / Tools Enhancements: Understand and assess firmware/tools modules and features; fix defects and develop tests to achieve high coverage.
• Defect Management: Collaborate with Test team, triage and fix defects, track resolutions and communicate results.
• Customer Communication: Attend customer meetings and communicate effectively with customers.
• FW and Tools/Driver Release: Release updates as per cadence for new features and bug fixes.
• Weekly Status & Meetings: Provide weekly status updates and participate in RCA meetings and technical meetings.

Responsibilities

• Study Product Requirements: Thoroughly study and understand the product requirements for firmware & software development.
• Gain a comprehensive system level understanding for firmware & software developmental activities and equipment necessary for the complete system.
• Learn about the host and server software required for device attachment and integration.
• Document appropriate design for new feature request or bug fixes.
• Analyse Hardware Peripherals on the controller board.
• Analyse Firmware / Software Modules and assess features implemented.
• Fix defects and collaborate with Test team; track defect resolution and communicate results.
• Release firmware and tools/drivers as per cadence for new features and bug fixes.
• Attend customer meetings and communicate with customers as required.
• Provide weekly status updates in required cadence.

Job description

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Job Specifications:

Position: Firmware Architect

Location: Pune

Experience Range: 12+ years

Requirements Analysis

• Study Product Requirements: Thoroughly study and understand the product requirements for firmware & software development.
• Development and Equipment: Gain a comprehensive system level understanding for firmware & software developmental activities and equipment necessary for the complete system.
• Host/Server Software: Learn about the host and server software required for device attachment and integration.
• Document appropriate design for new feature request or bug fixes.

NVMe/SATA Controller Understanding

• Analyse Hardware Peripherals: Understand the available hardware peripherals on the controller board.

Firmware / Software Stack Analysis

• Analyse Firmware / Software Modules: Understand the various firmware / tools modules and layers organized within the storage product.
• Evaluate Implemented Features: Assess the implemented features in the firmware / tools.

Firmware / Tools Enhancements

• Firmware & software bug fixing, reported internally or from customer
• Develop unit testing to achieve 90% code coverage

Defect Management

• Collaboration: Collaborate with Test team as required
• Fix Defects: Triage and fix defects in the concerned firmware or tools/application module.
• Track Defect Resolution: Track the resolution of reported defects and ensure proper documentation and communication.

Customer Communication

• Attend customer meetings and communicate with customers as required.

FW and Tools/Driver Release

• Release as per customer agreed cadence for new features and/or bug fixes.

Weekly Status & Meetings

• Provide weekly status and RCA meetings as required in the format and cadence prescribed by client.
• Attend all technical meetings on as-needed basis.