Security Firmware Engineer

Solidigm

• $116K — $174K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software or firmware development in embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in C/C++/Rust programming languages.
  • Experience with embedded firmware in real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Familiarity with firmware development environments, including compilers and debuggers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain firmware source code in C/C++/Rust.
  • Analyze firmware requirements based on internal and external specifications.
  • Conduct unit and system testing, including failure analysis and debug.
  • Collaborate with hardware and ASIC teams to develop low-level firmware and architectures.
  • Translate product requirements into actionable development plans.
  • Model Agile/Kanban practices, emphasizing quality and team accountability.
  • Coordinate activities across engineering teams to meet project milestones.

Benefits

  • Participation in Solidigm's restricted stock unit and cash bonus programs.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Come join our Data Center Engineering Team and work on one of the most advanced 3D-NAND and SSD technology portfolios in the world. As the global leader in the semiconductor industry, Solidigm possesses many industry-leading SSD technologies including the most capable Quadruple Level Cell (QLC) NAND Flash products.

In this position you will join a fast-paced team developing new, cutting-edge firmware for Solidigm Solid State Drives (SSD). You will utilize and grow your experience in embedded architecture, external interfaces, and product constraints, along with the ability to develop architectures/features that meet these constraints while providing new value for the platform. You will use and gain experience in storage interface standards such as NVMe, PCIe, SATA, and SAS. The team utilizes Agile development methodologies, therefore, excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with team members, both locally and across the organization is required.

As a Firmware Engineer your regular responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Develop, review, document, and maintain product source code in C/C++/Rust
  • Analyze and develop firmware per internal and external (customer) specifications
  • Perform unit and system level testing including failure analysis and debug of product issues as part of development and validation phases
  • Develop low-level firmware, system architectures, operating systems, device architectures, in partnership with hardware and ASIC design teams
  • Cross multiple firmware disciplines to develop and grow across the entire SSD architecture
  • Work with project stakeholders turning product requirements into development and validation plans
  • Participating in and role modeling an Agile/Kanban development culture which emphasizes product quality, team accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Coordinate priorities and activities with other engineering stakeholders to accomplish committed milestones

A successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • The ability to listen, understand and respond professionally to partner questions and issues while building trust
  • Excellent written and presentation skills
  • A history of self-starting and effective multitasking, with strong influence and leadership skills
  • A history of working in teams and/or feature development through the different stages of a product lifecycle.
  • A history of leading teams and/or feature development through the different stages of a product lifecycle. This implies leading both the planning and technical aspects of the product.


Qualifications

Candidates must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed below would be obtained through a combination of schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

Minimum Requirements:

The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related field

5+ years of experience in the following areas:
  • Software or firmware development experience in an embedded systems environment with programming in C/C++/Rust
  • Embedded firmware development running in a real-time operating system (RTOS), with hardware and software interactions
  • Firmware development environments including compilers, debuggers, emulators, and toolchains

Preferred Requirements:
  • Storage industry (SSDs or enterprise storage)
  • Development experience in applying one or more of the following crypto algorithms: SHA2/3, HMAC, KDF, ECC, RSA, and ML-DSA
  • Embedded development techniques using hardware and firmware tools
  • Structured software development and practices, analytical problem solving, innovation and a mindset of continuous improvement
  • Enterprise storage interface protocols (e.g., SATA, SAS, PCIe, and NVMe)
  • SSD or enterprise storage device security protocols and techniques (e.g., Opal, ESSC, and AES)
  • Software/firmware development processes including workflow and continuous integration validation
  • DevOps process strategies, tools and execution, from code check-in through Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
  • Project planning, estimation, and risk management
  • Customer requirements definition, clarification, and technical assessment
  • Development of unit tests for code coverage and quality validation


Additional Information

At Solidigm Technology, we believe in transparency and fair compensation. In accordance with Canadian labor laws and our commitment to equitable hiring practices, we provide salary ranges for this position.

Salary Range: 116,480 - 174,800 CAD

The actual compensation offered will be based on individual skills, qualifications, and experience. We strive to ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and in line with market standards

This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions.

This is a Hybrid role local to Vancouver BC CAN.

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