Sr. SSD Application Engineer

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Job Title: Sr. SSD Application Engineer
Location: Milpitas, CA
 
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly technical Senior SSD Application Engineer to develop front-end firmware features and drive technical design-ins for Enterprise and Data Center storage solutions. You will work directly with hardware designers and customers to resolve complex technical barriers, debug platform-related issues, and shape future product definitions.
Key Responsibilities
•    Firmware Development: Develop and modify firmware for SSD products to meet product specifications and customer requirements, adhering to PCIe and NVMe protocols.
•    Technical Debugging: Debug host interface issues encountered during internal or customer testing. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective firmware changes.
•    Customer Collaboration: Act as a technical advisor and consultant for customers. Manage SSD debug and qualification requirements in collaboration with internal engineering teams.
•    Ecosystem Advocacy: Evangelize the technical benefits of enterprise-level controllers, drive product adoption, and translate customer needs into internal product improvements.
•    Cross-functional Teamwork: Participate in customer meetings and presentations, collaborating closely with project management and engineering teams to deliver results.

Minimum Requirements
•    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
•    Experience: 3+ years of experience in each of the following:
o    Software/firmware applications engineering.
o    SSD controller/firmware architecture.
o    PCIe and NVMe protocols (Host reset, power management, namespace, MSI-X, SMBus, ARP, etc.).
o    Analyzing PCIe protocol traces for front-end issue resolution.
•    Technical Skills: * Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and data structures.
o    Hands-on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers and version control (Git).
o    Knowledge of Windows and Linux-based OS in data center environments.
o    Familiarity with storage architecture (PCIe Switches, RAID controllers, HBAs, JBODs/JBOFs).

Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience operating logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and bus protocol analyzers.
•    Proficiency with hardware peripherals and development environments.
•    Fluency in reading and writing Mandarin is a plus.