Job Description
This is an experienced position in a firmware development team to develop base drive code for next-generation SSD storage products. The work will focus on the NAND management of the SSD design. The candidate is expected to own an assigned area of code with responsibility for the design, implementation, bench-level verification, support, and documentation of new firmware, using a structured code development process.
A successful person in the role is expected to perform algorithm design, document designs. Implement and maintain media management code for NAND based embedded systems. The person will perform failure analysis and bug fixing on NAND based embedded systems, provide leadership and support for junior engineers, and provide support for other groups such as the validation group and the systems group.
The ideal employee should be self-motivated and self-directed and must have demonstrated ability to work well with people. Another successful attribute includes a proven desire to work as a team member, both with people on the same team and outside of the team.
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