Solidigm · 1 day ago
Senior Principal Storage Architecture Engineer
Rancho Cordova, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $339K/yr
10+ years expSolidigm is a multibillion-dollar global company focused on innovating new memory technologies. They are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer focused on Storage Architecture to lead performance definition, analysis, and optimization across their next-generation SSD and SoC platforms.
Data CenterData StorageHardware
Responsibilities
Architect and model SoC-to-FW interface to optimize data paths, command handling, and quality-of-service mechanisms
Define performance targets and metrics for new SSD product lines and SoC platforms
Develop and refine system-level performance models (simulation and analytical) to predict SSD behavior under real-world workloads
Analyze firmware execution pipelines and hardware offload opportunities to improve latency, IOPS, and efficiency
Lead bottleneck analysis and performance triage across hardware, firmware, and NAND media layers
Partner with SoC design teams to define DMA, interrupt, queue, and cache architectures supporting high-performance I/O
Collaborate with FW teams to define command flows, queue management, and scheduling algorithms aligned with architectural intent
Drive performance validation methodologies, tools, and correlation between simulation and silicon
Evaluate emerging interface technologies (PCIe/NVMe, CXL, UCIe) and their impact on future architecture
Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership within the broader R&D and product development organization
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in SSD, SoC, or storage system architecture, with proven leadership in performance design and analysis
Deep understanding of SoC microarchitecture, including CPU subsystems, DMA, cache hierarchy, memory controllers, and QoS mechanisms. Experience with ARM cores or alternatives (RISC V) preferred
Expertise in SSD firmware and hardware interactions, command processing pipelines, and NAND flash translation layers
Strong proficiency in performance modeling, profiling, and analysis tools
Solid knowledge of PCIe/NVMe protocol stack and host-storage interface behavior
Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving system-level bottlenecks across SoC and firmware layers
Preferred
Experience with CXL, UCIe, or chiplet-based storage architectures
Familiarity with machine learning–based performance prediction or workload characterization
Hands-on experience in SoC simulation environments (SystemC, gem5, or equivalent)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts and communicate effectively with executives and engineering teams
Company
Solidigm
Solidigm provides storage products and solutions for data centers.
1001-5000 employees
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