Senior SSD Firmware Engineer – NVMe/SoC

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silicon motionMilpitas (CA)

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Computer Storage Device Manufacturing

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Silicon Motion in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for SSD controllers and storage platforms, focusing on FTL, wear leveling, and data integrity. You will optimize I/O data paths, implement power-on and recovery processes, collaborate with ASIC/hardware teams, and ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with NVMe/PCIe specifications.

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