Principal Software Development Engineer, Solid State Drives
Core
Architecting new persistent data storage platforms and optimizing SSD performance for AI/HPC workloads.
Role type
Principal Software Development Engineer (SSD Architecture & Firmware)
Builds
Accelerated storage platforms for NVIDIA AI and HPC systems
Domain
Storage systems, SSD firmware, AI/HPC infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
SSD architecture design, Flash Translation Layer (FTL) development, NAND backend optimization, C/C++ firmware development, storage performance tuning, system integration, industry roadmap influence
Preferred skills
Cloud provider storage experience, technical team leadership, patent/publication history, innovative problem-solving in persistent storage
Technologies
C, C++, Flash Translation Layer, NAND, SSD firmware
Responsibilities
Architect persistent data storage platforms for AI/HPC; Own SSD selection and performance optimization; Lead system integration for SSD-based storage platforms; Track and influence storage-class memory industry roadmap
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence