- Job Code
- JPC - 22438
- Job type
- Direct Hire
- Pay
- $180,000 per year
Job Description
Relevante is hiring a full-time Senior SSD Firmware Engineer focused on the NVMe protocol stack and SMBus/I3C for a large semiconductor company in Rancho Cordova, California, paying a $180,000 salary with a 401(k) match.
At a glance
- Salary: $180,000
- Location: Rancho Cordova, CA (on-site)
- Experience: 3+ years of SSD controller and firmware development
- Focus: Front-end firmware: NVMe, PCIe Gen5, SMBus, I3C
- Skills: C/C++, NVMe, PCIe, SMBus/I3C, JTAG/ICE, protocol analyzers, Git
- Also searched as: NVMe Firmware Engineer, Embedded Firmware Engineer, SSD Firmware Developer, Storage Firmware Engineer
What you will do
- Design and maintain the NVMe protocol stack, including admin and I/O commands and queue management
- Ensure compliance with NVMe specifications and PCIe Gen5
- Implement SMBus and I3C communication, monitoring, and control commands
- Build error reporting, AEN, timeout, abort, and reset handling
- Validate with protocol and logic analyzers and deliver root-cause fixes
What you need
- Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related
- 3+ years of SSD controller/firmware architecture experience
- Strong C/C++ and data structures
- Hands-on JTAG/ICE debugging
- Git and strong written and verbal communication
Nice to have
- NAND flash protocol knowledge
- Linux system debugging
- Bus protocol analyzer experience
- Mandarin reading and writing
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Relocation assistance considered case by case
Frequently asked questions
What does this NVMe Firmware Engineer job pay?
A $180,000 salary plus medical, dental, and a 401(k) match.
Is this job remote?
No. It is on-site in Rancho Cordova, California.
Is visa sponsorship available?
Sponsorship may be available case by case for qualified candidates. No Corp-to-Corp.
What experience matters most?
NVMe command processing, PCIe Gen5, and SMBus or I3C in C/C++.
About Relevante and how to apply
A Relevante recruiter personally reviews applications and reaches out directly when your background is a fit. Relevante is a direct hire recruiting and outplacement firm headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, partnering with employers across the U.S.
