Senior SSD Firmware Applications Engineer – Enterprise Storage

About the Opportunity

I'm partnering with an industry-leading semiconductor company to identify a Senior SSD Firmware Applications Enginee r to support next-generation Enterprise SSD controller solutions. This is an opportunity to join a market leader in NAND flash storage technology that develops cutting-edge controller solutions for enterprise SSD, data center, automotive, and embedded storage applications

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The successful candidate will work directly with enterprise and hyperscale customers, helping drive technical design wins, resolve complex storage platform challenges, and accelerate adoption of advanced PCIe/NVMe SSD technologie

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Key Responsibilit

ies
Firmware Development & D

• ebugDevelop and enhance SSD firmware features to meet product specifications and customer requireme
• nts.Design, implement, and modify firmware supporting PCIe and NVMe protoc
• ols.Debug host-interface and platform-related issues discovered during internal and customer qualification test
• ing.Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve firmware and system-level iss
• ues.Collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams to resolve customer issues efficien

tly.
Customer & Applications Engine

• eringWork directly with customers to support SSD qualification, integration, validation, and debug activi
• ties.Drive technical design-ins and design wins by removing hardware, firmware, and platform adoption barr
• iers.Serve as a technical advisor during customer meetings, presentations, and technical rev
• iews.Advocate customer requirements internally and align engineering priorities with customer expectat
• ions.Coordinate with product management, engineering, and customer teams to resolve product issues and influence future controller and firmware road

maps.
Enterprise & Data Center Technology S

• upportPromote the technical advantages of Silicon Motion enterprise SSD controller solu
• tions.Support ecosystem enablement efforts that accelerate customer ado
• ption.Build strong relationships with enterprise, OEM, ODM, and hyperscale cust
• omers.Assist customers in deploying storage solutions within enterprise and data center environ

ments.
Required Qualifi

• cationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical
• field.Minimum 3 years of experience in firmware or applications engin
• eering.Experience with SSD controller architecture and firmware devel
• opment.Strong knowledge of PCIe and NVMe protocols, inc
• luding:Hos
• t resetPower man
• agementNam
• espac
• esMSI
• -XS
• MBusARPNVMe command pro
• cessingExperience analyzing PCIe protocol traces and debugging front-end interface
• issues.Experience in SSDs, HDDs, storage systems, or related storage techno
• logies.Strong C/C++ programming and data structures exp
• ertise.Hands-on experience with JTAG/ICE debugging
• tools.Experience using Git or similar version control s
• ystems.Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation
• skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across global

teams.
Preferred Qualif

• icationsExperience with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and protocol an
• alyzers.Knowledge of SSD hardware architecture and firmware
• design.Experience with Windows and Linux enterprise/data center envir
• onments.Familiari
• ty
• with
• :SASSATAP
• CIe/NVMeRAID Con
• trol
• lersHBAsPCIe
• SwitchesE
• xpandersJBOD/JBOF archi
• tecturesUnderstanding of enterprise storage and data center infrast
• ructure.Microsoft and Linux OS debug exp
• erience.Mandarin language proficiency (reading and writing) is

a plus.
Compensation &

BenefitsMy client offers a highly competitive compensation and rewards package, i

• ncluding:Competitive base salary: $160,000 –
• $200,000Annual performa
• nce bonusRSU grants for eligible
• employeesAnnual merit
• increasesPatent and inventi
• on awards401(k) employer
• matchingLength of service recogniti
• on awardsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• coverageHealth insurance plans for employees and eligible d
• ependentsEmployee-focused culture emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and work-lif

e balance
Equal Employment O

pportunityMy client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or

local law.
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