Principal Engineer, Firmware
Company: Samsung Electronics GmbH
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
Advancing the World's Technology Together Our technology
solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones,
electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so
much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global
leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of
what's possible and powering the future. - We believe that
innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a
diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their
true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our
employees, customers, partners, and communities. What You'll Do The
Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED) Our core development
focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits in the
intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This
key host interface firmware technology drives Samsung's
breakthrough V-NAND technology and enables our customers to power
performance-oriented, demanding, enterprise-class applications
ranging from hyper-scale data centers, to big data processing, to
software defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructuresWe
are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated engineer to develop and
support our cutting edge Enterprise SSD products.The ideal
candidate should be well versed in performance analysis, including
a deep understanding of the bottlenecks in the
hardware/software/kernel stack. This position will require a root
causing and overcoming performance limits and working with other
engineering teams to showcase our products to demonstrate the
highest impact on performance. -Location: Hybrid, working onsite at
our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility
to work remotely the remainder of your time the remainder of your
time.Job ID: 41468
- Participate in ground-breaking advanced SSD storage development
and research projects
- Design and development of high performance firmware and
software for cutting-edge enterprise SSD products.
- Debug, optimize, and validate SSD firmware on complex embedded
multi-core architectures.
- Support customer qualification and adoption of SSD products.
What You Bring
- BS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer
Science, and 20+ years of relevant experience in software or
firmware or a MS with 18+ years experience preferred.
- Strong programming experience and demonstrated proficiency in
C/C++ for embedded systems, including development of algorithms,
manipulation of complex data structures, and implementing highly
optimized code, is required.
- Relevant hands on experience in embedded software or firmware
development, including storage devices or other embedded platforms
is required.
- Experience with one or more of the following storage related
technologies: NAND Flash/FTL, Fibre Channel, NVM Express, SAS,
SATA, SCSI, SSD, PCI Express, eMMC, or UFS is beneficial.
- Experience with ARM or equivalent embedded multi-core
microprocessor architectures is required.
- Hands on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol
analyzers is required.
- Familiarity and experience with modern agile software
development methodologies and practices is preferred.#LI-SF1 What
We Offer The pay range below is for all roles at this level across
all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a
number of factors-including the role's function and location, as
well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education,
and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward
employees based on individual and company performance. -This is in
addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the
wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the
usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan
empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment
in your future is an investment in ours. Base Pay Range $158,400 -
$312,000 USD Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent
opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting
the community. Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid
time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and
recharge. Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to
support you along the way-including a stipend for fertility care or
adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service. Prioritize
Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions,
you'll have support no matter where you are. Stay Fit Eating well
and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite
Caf-- and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier. Embrace
Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them.
That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the
right balance for you. Covid-19 Policy To help keep our employees,
customers, and communities safe, we've developed guidelines for our
teams. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees, and
may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for
business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or
attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health
questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies
are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory and
business circumstances. - Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
and affirmative action employer. We're committed to fostering an
inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered
to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams,
regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information,
marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran
status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise,
kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and
learn together every day. Applicant Privacy Policy
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