5032 Senior R&D Engineer Staff

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 132,400 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer Staff to join their firmware development team in San Jose. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in embedded firmware development, especially with Hard Disk Drives. Responsibilities include developing algorithms and communicating with remote teams. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $132,400 to $190,000. This is a full-time role in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proven record in Hard Disk Drive development preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of storage caching architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware and implement algorithms.
• Apply statistical and data analysis techniques.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot problems in firmware development.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ programming

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering

M.S or PhD preferred

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced engineer to join our firmware development team at Toshiba’s San Jose Storage Design Center. Our work environment is flexible and supportive. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of implementing leading edge storage technologies and improving Hard Disk Drive firmware quality and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware and implement algorithms in areas of performance, including caching and controller firmware, to ensure meeting product specification and customer requirements.
• Apply statistical and data analysis techniques, including model simulation, to identify and address complex issues.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot problems encountered during firmware development and testing.
• Prepare design documents and conduct thorough design and code reviews.
• Communicate effectively and work closely with remote development teams.

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience in embedded firmware development, with preference for candidates with Hard Disk Drive experience.
• Strong analytical, programming, and problem‑solving skills. Expertise in C, C++ required.
• Comprehensive understanding of storage caching architectures and algorithmic concepts with extensive experience developing efficient, high‑performance algorithms for real‑time applications.
• Extensive experience in statistical analysis and a wide array of software/hardware tools to identify root causes of failures and implement robust solutions.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team environment.
• Good communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s in engineering, M.S or PhD preferred.

Salary Range: $132,400 - $190,000

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

• Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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