Position: Senior SSD Firmware Systems Engineer

Virtium LLC; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtium LLC is seeking a Senior SSD Firmware & Systems Engineer in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. This role involves engaging with SSD suppliers and ensuring the integration of SSD solutions into products. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in SSD firmware or related fields, a strong understanding of firmware architecture, and proficiency in Linux environments. The position requires travel to the Bay Area and once a year to Vietnam.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in SSD firmware, storage systems, or related domains.
• Prior hands-on experience writing firmware code.
• Solid knowledge of storage systems and hardware fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface with SSD vendors.
• Define and review SSD specifications to meet product requirements.
• Perform system integration testing and validation in Linux environments.

Skills

SSD firmware architecture

System integration

Debugging

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Linux

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Senior SSD Firmware & Systems Engineer

Virtium is looking for an experienced Senior SSD Firmware & Systems Engineer to lead technical engagement with SSD suppliers and ensure high-quality integration of SSD solutions into customer-facing products.

The role focuses on specification alignment, design review, system-level validation, and post-deployment support rather than developing firmware from scratch.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in SSD firmware architecture, system integration, and debugging, with the ability to work across vendors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface with SSD vendors
• Define and review SSD specifications to meet product requirements
• Evaluate and approve firmware and hardware designs from suppliers
• Drive design discussions and ensure alignment with system-level requirements
• Configure and enable SSD features to meet product and customer needs
• Customize SSD behavior through firmware settings and system-level controls
• Perform system integration testing and validation in Linux environments
• Diagnose and resolve issues across firmware, hardware, and system layers
• Lead root‑cause analysis for field and production issues
• Debug and resolve SSD-related issues in production environments
• Work with suppliers to drive fixes and improvements
• Interface directly with customers to understand issues and requirements
• Support field escalations and communicate technical solutions effectively
• Flexibility to travel as needed to Bay area in California and once a year to Vietnam

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in SSD firmware, storage systems, or related domains
• Prior hands-on experience writing firmware code
• Strong understanding of SSD firmware architecture and design principles
• Solid knowledge of storage systems and hardware fundamentals
• Proficiency in Linux environments (debugging, tools, system analysis)
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across system layers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with SSD vendors or external suppliers
• Expertise in SSD protocols (NVMe, SATA)
• Experience with system integration and validation
• Customer-facing or field support experience
• Fluency in Vietnamese

Role Scopes

• Not responsible for developing SSD firmware from scratch
• Not a pure coding role
• Focused on supplier interface, validation, configuration, and customer support

Location

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (onsite full time). Travel to Bay area in California and once a year to Vietnam as needed.