Senior Firmware Engineer_Rancho Cordova, CA_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire
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Position Title: Senior Firmware Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
Base Salary: $150,000 to $210,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Engineering
Job Category: Engineering
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
NVMe Protocol Stack Design & Development:
* Design, develop, and maintain the NVMe protocol stack, including Admin and I/O command processing.
* Implement and optimize Submission Queue (SQ) and Completion Queue (CQ) management.
* Ensure compliance with the latest NVMe specifications and PCIe Gen5 requirements.
* Support multi-namespace operations and advanced storage features.
SMBus & I3C Protocol Implementation:
* Design and implement SMBus and I3C communication protocols.
* Develop reliable host-controller communication mechanisms for monitoring and control functions.
* Implement read/write operations, status monitoring, temperature and voltage reporting, and control command processing.
* Ensure robust communication with comprehensive error handling and recovery mechanisms.
Command Processing & Flow Control:
* Develop NVMe command parsing, execution, and completion workflows.
* Implement efficient data transfer mechanisms and completion handling.
* Support timeout management, command aborts, and device reset scenarios.
* Design retry and fault-tolerant mechanisms to ensure system reliability.
Error Handling & Recovery:
* Implement NVMe status reporting, Asynchronous Event Notifications (AEN), and error recovery processes.
* Diagnose and resolve protocol-level failures while minimizing host impact.
* Develop SMBus/I3C error detection and correction strategies.
Compliance & Interoperability:
* Validate firmware against industry-standard NVMe compliance suites and host platforms.
* Ensure SMBus and I3C implementations comply with JEDEC and MIPI specifications.
* Support interoperability across diverse host systems, controllers, and storage environments.
Debugging & Validation:
* Capture and analyze PCIe/NVMe transactions using protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, and firmware logs.
* Monitor SMBus/I3C communications and troubleshoot timing, protocol, and performance issues.
* Partner with validation teams to execute compliance, stress, reliability, and corner-case testing.
* Support hot-plug, power management, error injection, and multi-protocol concurrency testing.
* Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for field and validation issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in software or firmware engineering.
* Strong experience with SSD controller and firmware architecture.
* Proficiency in C/C++ programming and advanced data structures.
* Hands-on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers.
* Experience using version control systems such as Git.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small engineering team.
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
* Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly and execute effectively with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers.
* Familiarity with PCIe, NVMe, and SATA protocols.
* Understanding of NAND Flash technologies and protocols.
* Linux system debugging and development experience.
* Ability to read and write Mandarin is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits:
* Competitive base salary: $150,000 - $210,000 annually
* Performance-based annual bonus
* Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible employees
* Annual merit increases
* Invention and Patent Award programs
* 401(k) employer matching
* Length of Service recognition awards
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge storage technologies in a collaborative engineering environment
Why Join Us?
* Work on next-generation SSD and storage solutions.
* Collaborate with highly skilled firmware, hardware, and validation teams.
* Contribute to innovative technologies impacting enterprise and consumer storage products worldwide.
* Competitive compensation, strong career growth opportunities, and a culture focused on technical excellence.
Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
Candidate Details:
*Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
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Screening Questions:
# Total experience:
# How many years of hands-on experience do you have developing or maintaining NVMe firmware for SSD products?
# How many years of experience do you have working with SSD controller firmware architecture and NAND Flash-based storage systems?
# How many years of experience do you have debugging PCIe/NVMe protocol issues using protocol analyzers, JTAG, ICE debuggers, logic analyzers, or oscilloscopes?
# How many years of professional firmware development experience do you have using C/C++ in embedded systems environments?
# How many years of experience do you have implementing or supporting SMBus and/or I3C communication protocols in firmware?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What is your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Rancho Cordova, CA (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):
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