Senior Principal Embedded Firmware Software Engineer (AI Connectivity)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Embedded Firmware Software Engineer (AI Connectivity): Architecting and designing simulators for SSD controller SOCs with an accent on SoC IP functional models and NAND flash memory. Focus on developing register-level models, mentoring simulator developers, and enhancing system-level simulation efficiency.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $154,680 - $231,700 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Architect and design the simulator for SSD controller SOCs.
• Design and develop SoC IP functional models at the register level.
• Design and implement models for various NAND flash memories.
• Mentor simulator developers and conduct user training.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Evangelize simulator usage throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in CS, EE, or related fields with 8 to 15+ years of professional experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in C/C++ programming.
• 5+ years of experience in Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) or hardware-touching feature development.
• 3+ years of experience in developing and using simulators.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience debugging using JTAG, ETM, or in-circuit emulators.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience in SSD firmware development.
• Knowledge of NVMe, ONFI, and TOGGLE protocols.
• 2+ years of Python programming experience.
• Experience with Synopsys Virtualizer, QEMU, or Wind River SIMICS.
• 2+ years of modeling experience using SystemC, C++, or DML.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits covering financial well-being, family support, and health.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look-back.
• Robust mental health resources and recognition/service awards.
• Opportunity to work on purposeful, enduring innovation in the semiconductor industry.