Firmware Engineer

Company: Netlist
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
We are currently looking for Firmware Engineers to join our rapidly growing Enterprise Product Development team in Irvine, CA that is developing the next generation of enterprise solid-state flash technologies. Our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits in the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware technology drives Netlist breakthrough NAND technology and enables our customers to power performance-oriented, demanding, enterprise-class applications ranging from hyper-scale data centers, to big data processing, to software defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures. The ideal candidate for this role would share our passion for creating and innovating new technologies, and thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, results-driven environment. We are looking for highly talented, passionate, and versatile engineers that can create the next generation enterprise SSD solutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES --- Architect, design, and code high performance real-time embedded firmware for cutting-edge enterprise SSD products. --- Debug, optimize, and validate SSD firmware on complex embedded multi-core architectures. --- Support customer qualification and adoption of SSD products. --- Work with hardware architecture and ASIC development teams to evaluate and recommend processor features and configuration to meet the desired performance. REQUIRED SKILLS --- BS/MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, and 5-10+ years of relevant experience in storage firmware development is required. ---Strong programming experience and demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, including development of algorithms, manipulation of complex data structures, and implementing highly optimized code, is required. --- Relevant hands on experience in embedded software or firmware development, including storage devices or other embedded platforms is required. --- Experience with one or more of the following storage related technologies: NAND Flash/FTL, Fibre Channel, NVM Express, SAS, SATA, SCSI, SSD, PCI Express is beneficial. --- Experience with ARM or equivalent embedded multi-core microprocessor architectures is required. --- Hands on experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analyzers is required.--- Some scripting experience in one of Python/Perl/Javascript is desired. --- Familiarity and experience with modern agile software development methodologies and practices is preferred.
PREFERRED SKILLS --- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, as part of a local and globally distributed team. --- Good oral and written skills for communication and documentation of technical information. --- Open to domestic and/or international travel.--- Is comfortable working in a multinational environment and understands how to leverage cultural diversity.

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