Firmware Product Line Architect

Requirements: The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related field 10+ years of experience in the following areas: Software or firmware development experience in an embedded systems environment with programming in C/C++, including 8+ years in SSD firmware architecture or NAND flash storage systems. Demonstrated technical leadership driving firmware architecture across cross-functional teams including ASIC, hardware, firmware, validation, product engineering, and manufacturing.. Expertise in SSD firmware technologies including FTL, QoS, wear leveling, garbage collection, bad block management, ECC/error recovery, power-loss protection, and NAND flash management. Demonstrated technical leadership across cross-functional teams including development, validation and manufacturing. Preferred Requirements: Experience leading architecture decisions involving performance, reliability, power, cost, and scalability tradeoffs. Expertise in enterprise storage interfaces and protocols (e.g., PCIe, NVMe, NVMe-MI). Experience with SSD security technologies (e.g., TCG Opal, IEEE 1667, ESSC, AES, Secure Boot, firmware authentication). Experience working with controller ASIC and hardware architecture teams to influence next-generation product capabilities. Experience driving firmware technology roadmaps and evaluating emerging storage technologies (e.g., QLC/PLC NAND, Zoned Namespaces, Computational Storage, CXL, NVMe over Fabrics). Experience establishing firmware architecture, coding standards, development processes, and technical direction across multiple engineering teams. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD, automated validation, and release management for embedded firmware. Experience engaging directly with strategic customers to translate product requirements into architectural solutions. Experience mentoring senior engineers and serving as a technical authority across the organization. Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, 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. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. 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. 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.   The compensation range for this role is $170,640 - $273,100. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.   This is a Hybrid role which may report out of either: Rancho Cordova, CA;  or Longmont, CO. - Candidate