Principal System Design Engineer, SSD Memory Systems

Principal System Design Engineer, SSD Memory Systems

• Full-time
• Salary Range:
  
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• Job Type (exemption status):
  Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function:
  Memory Systems Design

• Design and develop innovative diagnostic tools and technologies in SSD firmware and testing software with enhanced data visibility and quality for validating, qualifying, and advancing memory system management firmware.
• Design, develop, and upgrade NAND characterization hardware and software tools for new PCIe generation products.
• Drive collaboration with other functional teams to provide design feedback and improve our SSD testing environment.
• Perform system failure analysis on test environment issues, including diagnostic firmware, tester hardware, test platform software, and frontend components.

• A degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Candidates are expected to possess a minimum of 5 years of experience with a master's degree or 7 years with a bachelor's degree in system engineering in firmware or software, NAND device technology, storage device design and testing, failure analysis, data analysis, and testing infrastructure development.
• Proficiency in C and/or Python programming languages is essential.
• Demonstrated experience with A.I. tools for software and firmware development, such as Git Hub Copilot, is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a Linux environment is necessary.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of achieving results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, exhibiting rigorous self‑motivation and autonomy.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within the team and across multiple departments are crucial.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills and the capacity to analyze and resolve complex technical issues are imperative for this role.

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Final date to receive applications
: 05/03/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the Final date to receive applications. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the Final date to receive applications, we will update this posting with a new anticipated Final date to receive applications.

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