Member of Technical Staff- Lead SSD Firmware Engineer
Core
Lead the architecture and development of firmware for industry-leading DirectFlash™ SSD Modules powering Pure Storage platforms for enterprise and hyperscale customers.
Role type
Senior IC SSD Firmware Architect/Lead
Builds
Next-generation DirectFlash™ SSD modules and Pure Storage data platform features
Domain
Storage hardware + embedded firmware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
SSD architecture design, NVMe/OCP SSD specifications, embedded firmware development, C/C++, hardware/software interaction, SoC bring-up (PCIe, DMA, NAND), firmware debugging, performance analysis
Preferred skills
Python/scripting for automation, mentoring, tooling development
Technologies
NVMe, OCP, PCIe, DMA engines, NAND interfaces, C/C++, Python
Responsibilities
Define firmware architecture and subsystem design for SSD modules; Collaborate with hardware vendors to bring up new controller SoCs; Develop firmware components ensuring compliance and interoperability; Debug complex cross-layer issues across firmware, hardware, and host systems; Optimize SSD data path performance and latency; Mentor engineers and improve development tools and automation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with architectural leadership
