New College Grad, SSD Firmware Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a New College Graduate (NCG) SSD Firmware Engineer to join the firmware engineering team. This role is intended for conversion of a high-performing intern who has demonstrated strong technical skills, ownership, and the ability to contribute to production-quality firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug C/C++ firmware for enterprise SSD controllers
• Contribute to firmware features across EVT → DVT → LVM → MP stages
• Work on NVMe protocol, storage command handling, and performance optimization
• Develop and execute unit tests, system tests, and validation tools
• Analyze firmware logs, traces, and failure data to identify root causes
• Collaborate with hardware, validation, and system software teams
• Support customer-specific firmware deliverables when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (recent graduate)
• Strong programming experience in C and/or C++
• Familiarity with data structures, operating systems, and embedded systems
• Working knowledge of Linux/Windows development environments
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Skills

• Internship experience in SSD firmware, embedded systems, storage, or low-level software
• Exposure to NVMe, NAND flash, storage protocols, or embedded RTOS
• Experience with Python or scripting for automation and validation
• Experience using version control systems (Git) and code review workflows
• Experience with AI or AI-driven development methodology