Firmware Development

Samsung Electronics America; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) in Bangalore is seeking an experienced firmware engineer for Linux driver development on storage devices. You will work on NAND flash firmware stacks and cross‑functional projects with teams in India, Korea, and the US.

We require strong C/C++ skills, knowledge of storage protocols, and experience with debugging tools. This role offers an opportunity to own end‑to‑end firmware delivery and optimize performance, power, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C/C++, data structures/algorithms.
• NAND flash firmware stack knowledge (FTL, Host Interface, Flash Interface).
• Experience with storage protocols (eMMC/UFS/SCSI/SATA/NVMe).
• Scripting languages like Perl, Python, Shell; Batch/Make/CMM scripting.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of UFS firmware projects and features.
• Define best practices for firmware development and testing.
• Troubleshoot complex issues such as scalability, memory leaks, and memory corruption.
• Conduct technical code reviews and ensure coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across India, Korea and US.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Data structures/Algorithms

NAND flash firmware

Storage protocols

Scripting (Perl/Python/Shell)

Debugging tools

Education

B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech./M.E.

Tools

Lauterbach/T32

Visual Studio

Job description

Position Summary About Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR)

Samsung Semiconductor India Research; Bangalore (SSIR) is largest overseas research & development centers for Samsung Semiconductor. SSIR is organized into verticals aligned with the business divisions of Samsung Semiconductor, which includes System LSI, Memory. Memory business is one of the flagship and most profitable businesses within Samsung Semiconductor. Memory business boasts of being the world first in many technology & product areas. The Memory division at SSIR (MST) is a key partner for Samsung Korea R&D and has critical responsibilities for many products being developed within Samsung Memory business. The MST Software team works on firmware development for Flash based products (Solid State Drives, UFS, eMMC, MicroSD) and Client Software to enable Samsung products in market. In addition, this team is also responsible for research on new storage technologies and bringing new concepts to memory products. Teams in India, Korea and US work together to achieve overall Memory business goals. We explore new technologies in a broad spectrum of areas ranging from emerging Non-Volatile Memory (Storage Class Memories), Low-Latency System designs, Interface protocols and standards, Device Drivers & OS components, Open Ecosystem & Platforms. Current Position is in Linux driver development on Linux OS for a Cross Platform Application, which is used for SSD Validation with C & Experience with storage protocols like NVMe, SAS, will be an added advantage.

Role and Responsibilities Individual Contributor

Strong Programming skills in C/C++, Data structures/Algorithms. Sound knowledge on NAND flash firmware stack like front end/back end etc. (FTL, Host Interface, Flash Interface etc.) Previous work experience on any of the storage protocols (eMMC/UFS/SCSI/SATA/NVMe). Knowledge on scripting languages like Perl/Python/Shell etc. and Batch/Make/CMM scripting etc. Strong debugging skills in Visual Studio, on ARM based SOC using Lauterbach T32, Logic Analyzers etc. Issue re-production/fixing, Logging/Diagnostics etc. Experience in Requirement analysis, Architecture, Design, Development and UT/IT. Trouble shooting complex issues such as scalability & performance issues, memory leaks, memory corruption and Code size issues & optimization techniques Excellent skills on written/verbal communications and complex design articulation/presentation Demonstrated team player or technical leader in a dynamic, fast moving and fast growing product development environment Conduct technical code reviews and ensure coding standards Own end-to-end delivery of UFS firmware projects and features Define best practices for firmware development and testing Optimize firmware performance, power efficiency, and reliability Experience – {6 – 13} years of experience Firmware Development Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications

B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E

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