Sr. SSD Application Engineer
New Yesterday
RBPRSLLC is looking for candidates to fill the position of Sr. SSD Application Engineer. On-Site position in Milpitas, CA. No visa sponsorships supported, no agencies please.
What’s in it for you?
Join the global leader in NAND flash controllers powering the world’s data!
Build cutting-edge storage solutions used in data centers, PCs, and smartphones!
Collaborate with top-tier flash makers, hyperscalers, and OEMs worldwide!
Work on high-performance IC and firmware platforms for next-gen SSDs!
Grow in a global company with offices in Asia and the U.S., and 25+ years of innovation!
Enjoy competitive pay, strong benefits, and deep technical career tracks!
Be part of a market leader shaping the future of storage and connectivity!
Summary
A high-impact role for an experienced firmware engineer supporting SSD architecture, system integration, and enterprise-level storage design. This position bridges firmware development, hardware interface, and customer enablement across PCIe/NVMe-based platforms.
What You’ll Do
Develop, debug, and optimize SSD firmware using PCIe/NVMe protocols
Analyze host interface issues using protocol analyzers and logic tools
Collaborate with hardware teams and support design-in/debug for enterprise partners
Work directly with customer engineering teams to drive technical adoption
Represent internal engineering during external platform evaluations
Advocate for customer needs while supporting SSD qualification and bring-up
Present technical insights and updates in customer meetings
Experience You’ll Need
3+ years in SSD firmware or applications engineering
Expertise with PCIe/NVMe protocol and related debugging
Strong C/C++ skills and hands-on experience with JTAG, ICE, and logic analyzers
Experience working in enterprise storage or data center environments
Background in SSD controller architecture and hardware/firmware co-design
Familiarity with Linux/Windows system-level debugging and peripheral interfaces
Mandarin fluency (reading/writing) preferred
Why Join
High-growth role shaping next-gen SSD platforms in enterprise environments
Strong cross-functional exposure across hardware, firmware, and customer integration
Performance-based bonuses, RSUs, and IP awards
401(k) match, full medical/vision/dental, and recognition programs
Competitive compensation up to $200K base + year-end incentives
$160,000 - $180,000/year
- Location:
- Milpitas