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 https://semiconductor.samsung.com/us/careers/privacy

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