SSD Controller Architect
Pure StorageSanta Clara, California
Full Time
Posted May 11, 2026
$239k - $359k
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Job Description
The role involves leading the architecture, design, and validation of high-performance SSD flash controllers, collaborating with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of SSD modules in a cutting-edge data storage company.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and validate SSD flash controller architecture and design trade-offs.
- Partner with firmware and hardware teams to establish DFM design guidelines and identify architectural gaps.
- Communicate with vendor silicon teams to align technical requirements and specifications.
- Analyze controller documentation to mitigate project risks and address unclear or missing details.
Requirements
- Extensive experience as a controller SoC Architect or senior designer for high-performance SSD controllers, with a deep understanding of internal controller architecture, ASIC design, and silicon roadmaps.
- Strong hands-on experience with storage controller SoCs, including PCIe, DMA engines, security, and NAND interfaces, and the entire silicon lifecycle from architecture to validation.
- In-depth knowledge of NAND flash operation, error correction schemes LDPC, and their implementation within the controller hardware.
- Proven ability to drive complex technical issues to resolution across internal and external engineering organizations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex silicon design details into actionable requirements for firmware and hardware teams.
- Background in embedded systems or firmware, sufficient to understand hardware-software interaction during controller bring-up.
- Ability to evaluate complex SSD flash controller designs, analyze design trade-offs, and validate requirements against vendor silicon validation results.
- Ability to partner with firmware and hardware teams to establish DirectFlash Module DFM design guidelines and identify early architectural gaps for new controllers.
- Experience in communicating with vendor silicon teams to drive technical requirements and alignment between engineering teams and SoC vendors.
- Proactive analysis of controller documentation and specifications to address lack of clarity or missing details, thereby mitigating project risk.
- Physical presence and work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with company policies, unless on PTO, work travel, or other approved leave.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: 239,000 - 359,000 USD annually
Potential eligibility for incentive pay and/or equity
In-office work environment in Santa Clara, CA
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
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