As a Principal Software Development Engineer specializing in Solid State Drives (SSD) at NVIDIA, you will join a cutting-edge team focused on advancing graphical processing, PC gaming, and AI computing technologies. Your role involves architecting new persistent data storage platforms tailored to AI/HPC workloads, owning the SSD selection process for optimal performance and operational excellence, and leading system integration efforts to optimize storage solutions. You will also track industry trends and influence roadmap decisions to maintain NVIDIA’s leadership in technological advancements. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in SSD architecture and software/firmware development, particularly in Flash Translation Layer optimization and NAND backend tuning, along with a deep understanding of storage systems and performance metrics. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to drive large-scale operational excellence are essential, as is a proven track record of innovative problem-solving and technical leadership in the industry.
Skills
C
C++
SSD
Flash Translation Layer
NAND Backend optimization
Storage systems architecture
Cloud provider setting
CI/CD
Kubernetes
Terraform
AWS
PostgreSQL
Git
JIRA
Prometheus
Grafana
What you'll do
Architect new persistent data storage platforms for AI/HPC workloads.
Own SSD selection and performance optimization processes for NVIDIA platforms.
Lead system integration and optimize endurance for SSD-based storage solutions.
Influence industry roadmap for storage-class memory to maintain technological leadership.
Track and impact emerging trends in NAND and other persistent storage technologies.
What we're looking for
Proven expertise in SSD architecture and software/firmware development.
Extensive knowledge of storage systems architecture and SSD performance metrics.
15+ years of firmware development experience using C/C++.
Ability to track and influence industry trends and roadmaps.
Experience leading technical projects and teams to achieve flawless execution.
In-depth understanding of NAND and other persistent storage technologies.
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Market check
Salary context
This
$248,000–$391,000
range sits above
98%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$138,860–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$160,075–$217,725
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Nvidia
Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing
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