Principal Engineer, Firmware SSD Performance (Lead)

Company

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.

Location

South Bay

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. 

We believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

The Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED) Our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits in the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware technology drives Samsung’s breakthrough V-NAND technology and enables our customers to power performance-oriented, demanding, enterprise-class applications ranging from hyper-scale data centers, to big data processing, to software defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated engineer to develop and support our cutting edge Data Center NVMe SSD products.

The ideal candidate should be well versed in performance analysis, including a deep understanding of the bottlenecks in the hardware/software/kernel stack. This position will require a root causing and overcoming performance limits and working with other engineering teams to showcase our products to demonstrate the highest impact on performance. 

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time the remainder of your time.

Job ID: 40888

  • Analyze and debug performance issues in customer storage system environments.
  • Work on performance characterization with state-of-the-art Storage products.
  • Define Performance measurement methodology to showcase system performance, Peak performance & competitive advantage.
  • Publish collateral to support findings and evangelize leading edge product offers.
  • Keep up-to-date on competitive solutions, products, and services.
  • Engage with marketing teams and customers to ensure successful showcase of product features and value with major opportunities and deployments.

What You Bring

  • BS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, and 20 years of relevant experience in software or firmware or a MS with 18 years experience preferred.
  • Experience with Linux and Windows systems performance analysis using techniques like CPU profiling, tracing by using standard Linux/Windows tools.
  • Familiar with Linux/Windows operation and performance analysis & debug of SSDs, PCIe & NVMe protocols, including knowledge of relevant debug tools protocol analyzers  Excellent troubleshooting abilities spanning multiple software and hardware components & layers (such as switches, storage systems, kernels).
  • Experience with debugging storage device issues with blktrace, blkparse, btrace and btt in Linux environment.
  • Hands-on experience performance tools such as FIO, vdbench, etc,
  • Python software development and C/C++ programming.
  • Understanding of NAND.
  • You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. 
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
  • You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches. 
  • Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The pay range for roles at this level across all US locations and job function is displayed below. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.


Base Pay Range
$158,400—$312,000 USD

What We Offer
An investment in your future, is an investment in ours. That’s why we offer a diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to competitive compensation and the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive curation of benefits empower our people to care for their whole selves.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Covid-19 Policy
To help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we’ve developed guidelines for our teams. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees, and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory and business circumstances. 

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.

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01/08/2023

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