Principal Engineer, SSD Systems Design
Core
Leads SSD system design and architecture from concept through high-volume manufacturing, driving system definition and cross-functional execution.
Role type
Principal Engineer, SSD Systems Design
Builds
SSD products for customers and global markets
Domain
Semiconductor / Storage Systems
Required skills
SSD architecture, controller design, flash translation layer (FTL), wear leveling, NAND lifecycle management, PCIe/NVMe protocols, system-level design, debug, characterization, validation, lab instrumentation, board-level debug
Preferred skills
SSD ASIC development, firmware integration, system-level co-design, Python/C++/Bash programming, power and thermal optimization, leading global engineering teams
Technologies
PCIe, NVMe, Python, C++, Bash
Responsibilities
Lead system-level design definition and architecture reviews; resolve complex multi-domain technical issues spanning firmware, hardware, and system interactions; define and implement characterization strategies for performance, power, thermal, and reliability; act as primary technical contact for customers and executive partners; mentor engineers and drive cross-functional alignment
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
