SSD Controller Firmware Applications Engineer

Silicon Motion; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

RSU for eligible employees

Year-end bonus

Health insurance plans

Job summary

Silicon Motion in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Firmware Application Engineer for SSD controller products. You will develop firmware features, debug issues, and perform root-cause analysis while collaborating with FAE and customers to resolve problems.

Requires 3+ years in software/firmware apps, SSD storage domain experience, and strong C/C++ skills. Travel may be required; Mandarin is a plus. Base pay reflects market norms and location in the Milpitas area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in software/firmware applications engineering.
• Experience in SSD ARM or ARC micro-controller/firmware architecture.
• Experience in the storage industry in SSD, HDD, storage systems, or related technology.
• Understanding of storage interfaces including PCIe/NVMe or SATA.
• Strong experience in C/C++ programming and data structure.
• Hands on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers.
• Experience with version control software like Git.
• Competent to work independently and in a small team.
• Willing to learn fast and act as a team player.
• Good oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and under multiple priorities.
• Ability to operate logic analyzer, oscilloscope, and protocol analyzer.
• Understanding of basic hardware schematic/layout design; hardware design experience a plus.
• Open to domestic and international travel.
• Mandarin speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware features to meet product specifications and customer requirements.
• Debug problems during internal or customer firmware testing.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective changes.
• Collaborate with FAE and customers to resolve firmware issues.

Skills

Firmware applications engineering

SSD microcontroller architecture

Storage industry experience

PCIe/NVMe/SATA familiarity

C/C++ programming

JTAG/ICE debugging

Git version control

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Multitask under pressure

Hardware test equipment

Hardware design basics

Hardware circuit design

Travel willingness

Mandarin proficiency

Tools

None

Job description

Silicon Motion in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Firmware Application Engineer for SSD controller products. You will develop firmware features, debug issues, and perform root-cause analysis while collaborating with FAE and customers to resolve problems.

Requires 3+ years in software/firmware apps, SSD storage domain experience, and strong C/C++ skills. Travel may be required; Mandarin is a plus. Base pay reflects market norms and location in the Milpitas area.