At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge firmware for advanced SSD technology.
- Company: Be part of Solidigm, a global leader in the semiconductor industry with a start-up spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stock options, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in tech innovation while growing your skills in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 5+ years of embedded systems experience.
The predicted salary is between 116480 - 174800 $ per year.
Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. We view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds.
We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.
Come join our Data Center Engineering Team and work on one of the most advanced 3D-NAND and SSD technology portfolios in the world. As the global leader in the semiconductor industry, Solidigm possesses many industry-leading SSD technologies including the most capable Quadruple Level Cell (QLC) NAND Flash products. In this position you will join a fast-paced team developing new, cutting-edge firmware for Solidigm Solid State Drives (SSD).
Your regular responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop, review, document, and maintain product source code in C/C++/Rust
- Analyze and develop firmware per internal and external (customer) specifications
- Perform unit and system level testing including failure analysis and debug of product issues as part of development and validation phases
- Develop low-level firmware, system architectures, operating systems, device architectures, in partnership with hardware and ASIC design teams
- Cross multiple firmware disciplines to develop and grow across the entire SSD architecture
- Work with project stakeholders turning product requirements into development and validation plans
- Participate in and role model an Agile/Kanban development culture which emphasizes product quality, team accountability, and continuous improvement
- Coordinate priorities and activities with other engineering stakeholders to accomplish committed milestones
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
- The ability to listen, understand and respond professionally to partner questions and issues while building trust
- Excellent written and presentation skills
- A history of self-starting and effective multitasking, with strong influence and leadership skills
- A history of working in teams and/or feature development through the different stages of a product lifecycle
- A history of leading teams and/or feature development through the different stages of a product lifecycle
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in software or firmware development in an embedded systems environment with programming in C/C++/Rust
- Embedded firmware development running in a real-time operating system (RTOS), with hardware and software interactions
- Firmware development environments including compilers, debuggers, emulators, and toolchains
Preferred Requirements:
- Storage industry (SSDs or enterprise storage)
- Development experience in applying one or more of the following crypto algorithms: SHA2/3, HMAC, KDF, ECC, RSA, and ML-DSA
- Embedded development techniques using hardware and firmware tools
- Structured software development and practices, analytical problem solving, innovation and a mindset of continuous improvement
- Enterprise storage interface protocols (e.g., SATA, SAS, PCIe, and NVMe)
- SSD or enterprise storage device security protocols and techniques (e.g., Opal, ESSC, and AES)
- Software/firmware development processes including workflow and continuous integration validation
- DevOps process strategies, tools and execution, from code check-in through Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
- Project planning, estimation, and risk management
- Customer requirements definition, clarification, and technical assessment
- Development of unit tests for code coverage and quality validation
At Solidigm Technology, we believe in transparency and fair compensation. In accordance with Canadian labor laws and our commitment to equitable hiring practices, we provide salary ranges for this position. The actual compensation offered will be based on individual skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions. This is a Hybrid role local to Vancouver BC CAN.
Security Firmware Engineer in Vancouver employer: Solidigm Inc.
At Solidigm, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where innovation thrives and every team member's unique contributions are valued. Located in Vancouver, BC, our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while providing access to cutting-edge technology and opportunities for professional growth within the semiconductor industry. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that is dedicated to shaping the future of data storage solutions and making a meaningful impact in the world.
