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Silicon Motion

Firmware Application Engineer - SSD Controller

milpitas, CA

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About this opportunity

Silicon Motion lists this Firmware Application Engineer - SSD Controller opportunity in milpitas, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Firmware Application Engineer - SSD Controller

Milpitas, CA, USA

This position is Firmware Applications Engineer for SSD controller products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

Develop firmware features necessary to meet the product specification and customer requirements.

Debug problems encountered during internal or customer firmware testing.

Perform root cause analysis and make appropriate changes to correct the problem.

Work directly with FAE and customers to resolve firmware issues.

Requirements

3+ years experience in software/firmware applications engineering

Experience in SSD ARM or ARC micro-controller/firmware architecture

Experience in the storage industry in SSD, HDD, storage systems, or related technology

Understanding of storage interfaces including ideally PCIe/NVMe or SATA

Strong experience in C/C++ programming and data structure

Hands on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers

Experience with version control software like Git.

Competent to work independently as well as in a small team collaboration environment.

Must be willing to learn fast and execute as a team player.

Good oral, written and presentation skills for communication and documentation.

Ability to work independently with a minimum of day-to-day supervision.

Ability to work in a multi-functional team and under the pressure of multiple priorities.

Ability to operate logic analyzer, oscilloscope, and protocol analyzer.

Understanding of basic hardware design of circuit schematic and layout, with experience is a plus.

Experience with hardware circuit design of schematic and layout is a plus.

Open for domestic and international travel.

Mandarin speaking is a plus.

Location

Milpitas, CA, USA

Estimated Base Pay Range (USD)

$150,000 - $200,000, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

SMI-US: Compensation, Benefits, Rewards and Culture

Silicon Motion believes that a company's most important asset is their employees. That is why we make sure that we offer an excellent array of benefits to eligible employees and encourage them to find balance between work and life. We offer competitive compensation and reward superior performance. Employees are eligible to be recognized in the following ways:

Highly competitive salaries differentiated by performance.

Annual merit increases

RSU for eligible employees

Year-end bonus

Invention and Patent Awards

401(k) Employer Matching

Length of Service Awards

We offer comprehensive health insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents. There are plans to meet the needs of you and your family.

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Worksite address

milpitas, CA, 95035, US

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