ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI (continuous improvement).
• Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python.
• Deliver cutting-edge storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIE interfaces.
• Collaborate and design solutions for the challenging yet unique problems across hardware and software platforms, including servers, RAID, and various operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Participate in planning and coordinating significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusion.
• Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.

PREFERRED:

• Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems and RTOS desired.
• Knowledge in SAS, SATA and PCIE interface.
• Experience in the use of bus analyzers, emulators and other firmware debugging tools is a plus.
• Comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment.
• Be fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes.

SKILLS

• Good command of English communication
• Possess data analytics skillset such as machine learning.
• Knowledge of C/C++, object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, and algorithms.
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments. 
• High degree of problem-solving skills, solutions-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Additional information

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