Principal Software Development Engineer, Solid State Drives

About the role

Architect new persistent data storage platforms that meet targeted AI/HPC workload requirements.
Own the solid state drive selection process, storage performance optimization and ensuring operational excellence in NVIDIA platforms using SSDs.
Lead system integration and optimizing storage performance and endurance for SSD based storage platforms for NVIDIA.

Responsibilities

• Architect new persistent data storage platforms that meet targeted AI/HPC workload requirements.
• Own the solid state drive selection process, storage performance optimization and ensuring operational excellence in NVIDIA platforms using SSDs.
• Lead system integration and optimizing storage performance and endurance for SSD based storage platforms for NVIDIA.
• Track and influence storage-class memory industry roadmap to keep NVIDIA leading in technological advancements.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated expertise in SSD architecture and software/firmware development [Flash Translation Layer, NAND Backend optimization, SSD performance optimization].
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of storage systems architecture and SSD performance metrics.
• Proven expertise in driving at-scale operational excellence for storage systems, ideally in a Cloud provider setting.
• Industry Insight: Ability to track and impact industry trends and roadmaps.
• Collaboration Skills: Outstanding ability to work with cross-functional teams, industry partners and ODMs to successfully implement storage solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or preferably Master’s or Doctoral (Ph.D) degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of firmware development experience in Industry using C/C++.

Skills

• Innovative Thinking: Proven track record of innovative problem-solving in SSD technologies.
• Tech Leadership: Experience leading technical projects and teams to achieve flawless execution.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of NAND and other persistent storage technologies, encompassing emerging trends and future possibilities.
• Patents, publications and demonstrated industry impact.

Benefits

• Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
• The base salary range is 248,000 USD - 391,000 USD.
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 248,000 USD - 391,000 USD.

Schedule

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 2, 2026.