Senior Technologist, Firmware Engineering
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a Senior Technologist to join our Firmware Engineering team and drive the core architecture of our next-generation, high-bandwidth flash controller for the Gaia project. You'll be a key technical leader, guiding the firmware strategy across critical domains from the host interface down to low-level silicon drivers and power management. Your work will directly shape the performance, reliability, and efficiency of our flash storage solutions.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Technologist, you will lead the architectural strategy and provide deep technical guidance across multiple firmware domains:
- Host-Side Architecture: Architect the host-facing firmware stack, including high-speed protocols like PCIe and NVMe.
- Flash Translation Layer (FTL): Guide the design and optimization of the FTL for high-bandwidth, low-latency performance.
- Back-End Architecture: Lead the firmware for managing the flash memory, including algorithms for ECC, wear-leveling, and garbage collection.
- Low-Level Drivers & Bring-Up: Own the architecture of low-level drivers for silicon peripherals (DDR, PLLs, etc.) and lead the initial chip bring-up.
- Power Management: Design and implement intelligent power management firmware, including dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) and thermal management.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with hardware, software, and silicon teams to ensure a cohesive, high-performing end-to-end system.
Qualifications
- Experience: 15+ years of hands-on experience in firmware or embedded systems development, with a proven track record of shipping complex products.
- Expert-Level C/C++: Master-level proficiency in C/C++ and a deep understanding of embedded systems architecture.
- Flash Expertise: Extensive knowledge of NAND flash memory and firmware algorithms for flash management (FTL, wear-leveling, garbage collection).
- High-Speed Interfaces: Strong background in high-speed communication protocols like PCIe and NVMe .
- System-Level Knowledge: Deep understanding of silicon bring-up, low-level drivers, and on-chip peripherals.
- Leadership: Proven experience as a technical leader or architect, capable of mentoring and guiding a team.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Additional Information
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