Pure Storage

Firmware Simulation Engineer

Pure Storage$180K — $270K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in high-fidelity simulation software for embedded/firmware systems.
  • Proficient in C/C++ and Python for firmware and modeling development.
  • Experience with simulation tools like QEMU, SystemC, or similar methodologies.
  • Deep understanding of firmware-hardware interactions and schematic translation.
  • Knowledge of high-performance storage protocols (PCIe, NVMe).
  • Experience in embedded software development and SoC bring-up.
  • Good verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain firmware simulation environments (e.g., QEMU) for enhanced testing.
  • Create high-fidelity hardware models simulating controller logic and communication interfaces.
  • Design instrumentation tools to analyze performance and diagnose failures.
  • Automate CI/CD pipelines for seamless firmware integration and validation.
  • Collaborate with ASIC vendors to validate firmware against RTL designs prior to silicon availability.

Benefits

  • Culture of innovation encouraging critical thinking and challenge acceptance.
  • Supportive environment for personal growth and meaningful contributions.
  • Recognized as a top workplace in technology and the Bay Area.
  • Flexible time off and wellness resources to maintain work-life balance.
  • Company-sponsored team events to foster community and collaboration.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

Everpure's System team powers the industry's most innovative, high-performance, and highly available portfolio of products. We build designs for the most demanding mission critical applications. The team creates new products using an agile engineering environment to solve issues and deliver the right products that delight our customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Everpure is seeking a full-time Embedded Firmware Simulation Engineer to join our device firmware team. You will be responsible for developing high-fidelity virtual platforms that abstract complex hardware behaviors to accelerate SSD firmware development. In this role, you will be responsible for:
  • Developing and maintaining comprehensive firmware simulation environments (e.g., QEMU) to enable shift-left testing, reducing dependency on physical hardware and accelerating time-to-market.
  • Creating accurate, high-fidelity hardware models to abstract controller logic, communication interfaces (PCIe, NVMe), and NAND media behaviors within Pure Storage's DirectFlash™ SSD Modules.
  • Designing and implementing instrumentation tools to profile performance and analyze failures within the simulated environment.
  • Automating CI/CD pipelines to seamlessly integrate simulation and virtual platforms into our firmware release and validation processes.
  • Partnering closely with ASIC vendors to validate firmware behaviors against RTL and digital logic designs before physical silicon is available.


WHAT YOU BRING
  • 5+ years of experience building and scaling high-fidelity simulation software for complex embedded, firmware, or hardware-software systems.
  • Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ and Python for both firmware and modeling development.
  • Extensive experience with simulation/emulation tools and methodologies (e.g., QEMU, SystemC, TLM, or instruction-set simulators).
  • Deep understanding of firmware-hardware interaction, including the ability to translate complex schematics and data sheets into abstract software models.
  • Strong knowledge of high-performance storage protocols such as PCIe and NVMe.
  • Experience with embedded software development, SoC bring-up, and RTOS.
  • Experience with SoC, or hardware bring-up
  • Good verbal communication & collaboration skills.
  • Must be willing and able to work onsite in an open office and team environment.

#LI-ONSITE

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is:

$180,000-$270,000 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
  • Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
  • Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
  • Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

About Pure Storage

Pure Storage is a data storage company that provides all-flash storage solutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Pure Storage's products are designed to help businesses manage and store large amounts of data. The company has over 7,000 customers and operates in over 40 countries. Pure Storage went public in 2015 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PSTG.
Learn more about Pure Storage
Size
4,300 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+24.2%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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