Member of Technical Staff- Lead SSD Firmware Engineer

Pure Storage

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 21, 2026

$114k - $174k· Est.

Power Generation

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Job Description

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.

Key Responsibilities

Join our team as a Senior SSD Firmware Lead / Architect and help define the future of data storage. In this role, you will lead the architecture and development of firmware for our industry-leading DirectFlash™ SSD Modules, which power Pure Storage platforms used by both enterprise and hyperscale customers.
You will work closely with hardware engineers, controller vendors, and systems teams to design firmware architecture, bring up new hardware platforms, and improve performance and reliability.
Define and drive the firmware architecture for next-generation DirectFlash™ SSD modules, including subsystem design, firmware modularization, and system integration.
Work with controller vendors and hardware teams to bring up new SSD controller SoCs and enable features such as PCIe, NAND interfaces, power-loss protection, and telemetry.
Develop firmware components supporting NVMe and OCP SSD specifications, ensuring compliance, performance, and interoperability.
Debug complex cross-layer issues involving firmware, controller hardware, NAND media, and host systems.
Improve SSD data path performance and latency through firmware design and analysis.
Review designs, mentor engineers, and improve development tools, testing, and automation.

Requirements

Extensive experience developing SSD firmware for enterprise or hyperscale systems, with strong knowledge of SSD architecture and controller design.
Solid understanding of NVMe and OCP SSD specifications.
Strong background in embedded firmware development and hardware/software interaction.
Proficiency in C/C++, with experience using Python or other scripting languages for testing and automation.
Hands-on experience with storage controller SoCs, including PCIe, DMA engines, NAND interfaces, and hardware bring-up.
Experience designing firmware architectures and debugging complex firmware and hardware issues.