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Samsung Semiconductor · 4 months ago

Senior Engineer, Firmware SSD NVMe SAS

San Jose, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$134K/yr - $202K/yr

3+ years exp

Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions powering everyday tools including smartphones and IoT devices. The role involves developing firmware for NVMe or SAS SSDs, analyzing and resolving firmware issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance firmware performance.

Semiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

NVMe or SAS SSD Firmware development

Analyze, debug, and resolve firmware issues observed at domestic and international customer sites as well as at local and overseas development centers

Triage and root cause system, driver, and device interoperability issues at customer sites

OEM Spec gap analysis, firmware customization/feature development; collaborate with other engineering teams to analyze debug information and implement and deploy firmware patches

Need based business travel and stay at domestic and international customer sites as well as overseas development centers for extended periods of time (can be up to multiple weeks at a time)

Assist customers by running or inspecting their tests at onsite locations

Qualification

C/C++ programmingFirmware developmentStorage protocolsUART/JTAG/ICE debuggingEager learnerTeam collaborationProblem solvingSelf-drivenOwnershipPositive attitude

Required

BS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, and 5 years of relevant experience in software or firmware or a MS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with 3 years of relevant experience is required

Strong experience in C/C++ programming for embedded systems is required

Strong experience with UART/JTAG/ICE debuggers, and protocol analyzers

Familiarity with at least one of the storage protocols such as SAS / SATA / SCSI / FC / NVMe / PCIe protocols is required

Hands on experience with UART/JTAG/ICE debuggers, firmware debugging and protocol analyzers

Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, as part of a local and globally distributed team

Open to frequent and possible extended domestic and/or international travel

Resourceful Achiever: self-driven and proactive, you apply logic and reason to effectively solve problems and manage risks

Avid Learner: you eagerly take on new challenges and seek out opportunities to grow and stretch

Passionate Owner: you are energized by your work, taking ownership and delivering results without ego

Committed Collaborator: with a positive attitude and commitment to get to the best result, you welcome ideas from others and drive processes forward in an inclusive manner

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Charitable giving match

4+ weeks of paid time off a year

Stipend for fertility care or adoption

Medical travel support

Errand service

On-demand apps and paid therapy sessions

Onsite Café and gym

Virtual classes

Flexible environment

Company

Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.

Founded in 1974

San Jose, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.samsung.com/us/samsungsemiconductor

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