Senior Firmware Engineer - NVMe/SSD Systems & Debugging

Samsung Semiconductor Inc.

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 138,000 - 206,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

4+ weeks paid time off
Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Fertility/adoption stipend
Charitable giving match
Onsite cafe and gym
Flexible work environment

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor Inc. is seeking a firmware engineer to join the Technology Enabling Development Lab in San Jose. You will work on host interface firmware and drive NVMe/SAS/PCIe related features for enterprise-scale storage solutions.

Onsite presence in San Jose is required with flexible work policy. You will analyze, debug, and fix firmware issues across global teams and customer sites, contributing to patches and interoperability validation.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in a relevant engineering field with years of experience in software or firmware.
  • Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems required.
  • Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and storage protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and debug host interface firmware for enterprise-class applications.
  • Analyze, triage, and resolve firmware issues at customer sites and development centers.
  • Collaborate across teams to analyze debug information and deploy firmware patches.
  • Perform OEM spec gap analysis and feature development for firmware customization.
  • Travel to domestic and international customer sites for extended periods as needed.
  • Assist customers by running or inspecting tests at onsite locations.

Skills

C/C++ programming
Embedded systems
UART/JTAG/ICE debugging
NVMe/PCIe protocols
Team collaboration
Curiosity & learning

Education

BS in Computer/Electrical/CS
MS in CE/CS (3+ yrs preferred)

Tools

UART/JTAG/ICE debuggers
Protocol analyzers

Job description

Samsung Semiconductor Inc. is seeking a firmware engineer to join the Technology Enabling Development Lab in San Jose. You will work on host interface firmware and drive NVMe/SAS/PCIe related features for enterprise-scale storage solutions.

Onsite presence in San Jose is required with flexible work policy. You will analyze, debug, and fix firmware issues across global teams and customer sites, contributing to patches and interoperability validation.

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