Job Description

Senior Firmware Engineer – 1797

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct hire – Full-time – w2 salaried
Relocation: Not offered at this time
Residency Requirements: US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to contribute to the design and development of next-generation storage solutions. This role will focus on low-level firmware development, high-speed interface technologies, hardware communication protocols, and system reliability within enterprise-class storage environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, storage architectures, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities
Firmware Architecture & Embedded Development

• Design, develop, and enhance embedded firmware for advanced storage products.
• Create scalable firmware modules supporting high-performance data storage and retrieval operations.
• Develop and maintain firmware frameworks that support system monitoring, diagnostics, and device management.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration between firmware and controller architectures.

Storage & Interface Technologies

• Develop software supporting high-speed storage interfaces and controller communication.
• Optimize data path performance, latency, and throughput across storage subsystems.
• Implement mechanisms for device initialization, configuration, and resource management.
• Support advanced storage capabilities including namespace management, power optimization, and device telemetry.

Hardware Communication & System Management

• Develop and maintain firmware for management and monitoring interfaces used for platform health reporting and control.
• Implement functionality for sensor monitoring, environmental reporting, and device status management.
• Design communication mechanisms that provide robust fault detection and recovery capabilities.
• Support controller-to-host communication for operational and diagnostic functions.

Reliability, Diagnostics & Error Management

• Design and implement fault-handling, recovery, and resiliency features.
• Develop diagnostic tools and logging capabilities to support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Support device recovery scenarios, firmware updates, and system reset operations.
• Investigate field issues and drive corrective actions through firmware improvements.

Validation & Performance Testing

• Partner with validation and hardware teams to execute interoperability, stress, and performance testing.
• Develop test strategies to verify firmware stability across a variety of hardware platforms and operating environments.
• Analyze system behavior using debugging and diagnostic tools.
• Support compliance, reliability, and production qualification efforts.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing embedded software or firmware solutions.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming within real-time or embedded environments.
• Experience with storage controller architectures and low-level system programming.
• Hands-on experience with firmware debugging tools, including JTAG, ICE, or equivalent environments.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and collaborative engineering environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed storage or communication protocols.
• Familiarity with enterprise storage systems and flash-based technologies.
• Experience using hardware debugging tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers.
• Linux development and debugging experience.
• Understanding of storage media technologies and device firmware interactions.