Firmware Engineer

VeeRteq Solutions Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); Presencial; USD 162.000 - 198.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) - Employer Match

Descripción de la vacante

VeeRteq Solutions is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer (BE) to own NAND management, DRAM bring‑up, and SSD boot‑up flows in a robust embedded environment. You will develop firmware for NAND/DRAM controllers, perform debugging with JTAG/ICE, and validate through logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.

Strong C/C++ skills and hands‑on NAND/DRAM experience are essential. The role is onsite in Rancho Cordova, CA, with visa sponsorship and relocation considered.

Formación

• Master's degree in EE/CE/CS or related field.
• At least 3 years in software/firmware applications engineering.
• At least 3 years of SSD controller/firmware architecture experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming and data structures knowledge.
• Hands‑on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a small team.
• Willingness to learn quickly and communicate effectively.
• Mandarin reading/writing is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• NAND Management: Maintain NAND flash operation flows across channels, dies and planes.
• DRAM Bring‑Up and Stability Verification: configure memory controller parameters and timing, verify read/write.
• SSD Boot‑Up Flow: maintain boot sequence and firmware loading.
• Peripheral Control and FW/HW Interface: firmware for sensors, power monitors and GPIO controls.
• Debug and Validation: capture NAND waveforms and analyze timing; provide root‑cause firmware fixes.

Conocimientos

C/C++ programming

Embedded firmware development

NAND flash management

DRAM bring‑up

SSD boot‑up flow debugging

Educación

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Herramientas

JTAG/ICE debuggers

Git

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

NAND flash protocols

PCIe/NVMe protocols

Descripción del empleo

Senior Firmware Engineer (BE)

Salary: $ 180,000.00/Year | Full-Time | Rancho Cordova, CA

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Senior Firmware Engineer(BE)

• #1. 3+ years of experience in SSD controller and firmware development, with hands‑on experience in NAND flash management.
• #2. Strong C/C++ programming and data structures experience in embedded software/firmware development.
• #3. Hands‑on experience with NAND operations, including program, read, erase, bad block management, read‑retry, and error recovery.
• #4. Experience with DRAM bring‑up, memory controller configuration, timing optimization, training, and stability validation.
• #5. Hands‑on experience with SSD boot‑up flows, JTAG/ICE debugging, and hardware/firmware debugging using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities of the Senior Firmware Engineer(BE)

• NAND Management
  • Maintain NAND flash operation flows, including program, read, and erase sequences across multiple channels, dies, and planes.
  • Implement bad block management, read‑retry mechanisms, and error recovery flows to ensure data integrity.
  • Analyze and mitigate NAND‑specific issues such as read disturb, program disturb, retention loss, and endurance degradation.
  • Optimize parallelism to fully utilize NAND bandwidth and improve throughput under mixed workloads.
• DRAM Bring‑Up and Stability Verification
  • Configure memory controller parameters, timing settings, and power‑on sequences.
  • Verify DRAM read/write correctness through functional and stress testing.
• SSD Boot‑Up Flow
  • Maintain the SSD boot‑up sequence, including firmware loading and system initialization.
• Peripheral Control and FW/HW Interface
  • Develop firmware for peripherals such as temperature sensors, power monitors, and GPIO‑based controls.
• Debug and Validation
  • Capture and analyze NAND waveforms using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to verify timing compliance.
  • Debug DRAM initialization, training, and boot‑up‑related issues, providing root‑cause analysis and firmware fixes.

Requirements of the Senior Firmware Engineer(BE)

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in software/firmware applications engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience with SSD controller/firmware architecture.
• Strong experience in C/C++ programming and data structures.
• Hands‑on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers.
• Experience with version control software such as Git.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team.
• Must be willing to learn quickly and work effectively as a team player.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills for communication and documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal day‑to‑day supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and bus protocol analyzers.
• Familiarity with SATA/PCIe (NVMe) protocols.
• Familiarity with NAND flash protocols.
• Linux system debugging experience.
• Fluency in reading and writing Mandarin preferred.

Other Key Requirements

• Onsite opportunity.
• Visa sponsorship may be available on a case‑by‑case basis for qualified candidates whose skills and experience align with the requirements of the position.
• Relocation assistance may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Benefits of the Senior Firmware Engineer(BE)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) - Employer Match

VeeRteq Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer