Senior Engineer, Firmware

Samsung Semiconductor

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $138,000–$206,000 / yr
Posted: today

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About Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor is the global semiconductor business unit of Samsung Electronics, designing and manufacturing memory chips, logic semiconductors, and foundry solutions for a broad range of applications.

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TL;DR · Senior Engineer, Firmware

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As a Senior Engineer in the Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED), you will focus on developing and debugging firmware for NVMe or SAS SSDs, working closely with system software and flash management teams. Your responsibilities include analyzing and resolving complex firmware issues at customer sites both domestically and internationally, triaging interoperability problems, and collaborating on firmware customization and feature development. You’ll need strong experience in C/C++ programming for embedded systems, familiarity with storage protocols like NVMe or SAS, and hands-on skills with debugging tools such as UART/JTAG/ICE debuggers. This role requires a BS or MS degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related fields, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to travel extensively for extended periods.

Skills

C C++ UART JTAG ICE debuggers protocol analyzers SAS SATA SCSI FC NVMe PCIe

What you'll do

Analyze and debug firmware issues at customer sites both domestically and internationally.
Triage and resolve system, driver, and device interoperability problems at various locations.
Develop custom firmware features based on OEM specifications and requirements.
Deploy firmware patches after collaborating with other engineering teams for implementation.
Conduct business travel to support customers by running or inspecting tests onsite.

What we're looking for

BS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or CS with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 3+ years.
Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems.
Experience with UART/JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analyzers.
Familiarity with storage protocols such as SAS/SATA/SCSI/FC/NVMe/PCIe.
Ability to work in a globally distributed team, including travel to customer sites.

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