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KIOXIA America, Inc. (formerly Toshiba Memory America, Inc.) is the US-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today’s breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer cutting-edge memory solutions and services that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH™, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive and data centers.

KIOXIA America Inc., formerly Toshiba Memory America Inc., is looking for a Principal SSD Firmware Engineer to assist in the Firmware Engineer team. The ideal candidate will own SSD Firmware architecture as well as provide technical leadership to a team of firmware engineers. This position could be located in either San Jose, CA or Irvine, CA

This role reports to the Director, SSDD BU.

Responsibilities:

• Acknowledged across groups as an expert in an area of SSD Firmware architecture.
• Applies advanced technical expertise to manage complex programs related to SSD Firmware development.
• Contributes to and help shape KIOXIA’s technical business strategy.
• Researches new technology from a variety of industries.
• Recommends and implements changes in technical/business processes.
• Helps develop and implement innovative solutions for specialized, complex technical issues.
• Works proactively; identifies and helps prevent problems that may cross disciplines.
• Fully understands and quantifies project risks with impact.
• Accomplishes goals and objectives independently.
• Builds and leads teams, influencing decisions and results.
• Provides regular technical advice and direction to technical team(s) and management.
• Models and helps set high standards for effective interactions.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in firmware development and 5+ years of experience in direct SSD firmware development.
• Strong storage domain experience.
• Firmware design/implementation/debug experience on multi-CPU SoCs.
• Strong experience in NAND, NAND management, SSD Firmware and related algorithms.
• Strong experience in SSD testing tools.
• Strong experience in SSD performance characterization and latest SSD domain trends.
• Knowledge of NVMe/SATA/AHCI protocols
• Strong programming experience in C / C++

Education:

• 18+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s;
• 16+ years of experience with a Master’s degree;
• PhD with 10+ years of experience

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected