Principal Software Development Engineer, Solid State Drives

About the role

At NVIDIA, you'll work on groundbreaking technology in graphical processing, PC gaming, and AI computing. As a Principal Software Development Engineer specializing in Solid State Drives (SSD), you'll help define accelerated storage technology.

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 ensure operational excellence in NVIDIA platforms using SSDs.
• Lead system integration and optimize storage performance and endurance for SSD-based storage platforms for NVIDIA.
• Industry Influence: 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: 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

NVIDIA does not specify the schedule for this position.