Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior Firmware Engineer at Virtium LLC Senior Firmware Engineer at Virtium LLC in Rancho Santa Margarita, California Posted in about 3 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Company Overview Virtium is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of high-reliability industrial modular hardware solutions which enable embedded computing system manufacturers to get to market more quickly, with lower development risk, and to benefit from a streamlined supply chain. Virtium's products include computer systems-on-module (SOMs), AI SOMs with on-board AI accelerator hardware, industrial-grade SSDs, industrial-grade DDR memory modules and wireless connectivity modules. With over 25 years of experience, Virtium has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products that meet the demanding requirements of global customers in industries such as networking, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, industrial OEMs, and embedded markets. Virtium's commitment to innovation, long-term product availability, and customer support has made it a preferred partner for companies requiring mission-critical Edge AI system solutions. Role Overview Virtium is seeking a Senior SSD Firmware & Systems Engineer with direct, hands-on experience in SSD firmware, storage systems, and system-level validation. This role requires prior work on SSD products, firmware configuration, and low-level debugging across firmware, hardware, and Linux operating systems Role Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface with SSD vendors
• Define and review SSD specifications to meet product requirements
• Evaluate and approve firmware and hardware designs from suppliers
• Drive design discussions and ensure alignment with system-level requirements
• Configure and enable SSD features to meet product and customer needs
• Customize SSD behavior through firmware settings and system-level controls
• Perform system integration testing and validation in Linux environments
• Diagnose and resolve issues across firmware, hardware, and system layers
• Lead root-cause analysis for field and production issues
• Provide technical support for deployed products at customer sites
• Debug and resolve SSD-related issues in production environments
• Work with suppliers to drive fixes and improvements
• Interface directly with customers to understand issues and requirements
• Support field escalations and communicate technical solutions effectively
• Flexibility to travel as needed to Bay area in California and once a year to Vietnam Qualifications
• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering
• 7+ years of hands-on SSD firmware or storage system experience
• Direct experience writing or modifying firmware in C/C++
• Strong understanding of SSD firmware architecture and storage protocols (NVMe, SATA)
• Experience debugging issues across firmware, hardware, and Linux OS layers Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with SSD vendors or external suppliers
• Expertise in SSD protocols (e.g., NVMe, SATA)
• Linux, Debug/problem solving
• Experience with system integration and validation
• Customer-facing or field support experience
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in Vietnamese is a plus Role Scope
• Not responsible for developing SSD firmware from scratch
• Not a pure coding role
• Focused on supplier interface, validation, configuration and customer support
• Resumes should clearly demonstrate prior experience with SSD firmware, storage systems, or hardware-adjacent engineering.
• Resumes focused primarily on backend, web, cloud, or AI software development will not be considered.

Additional Information:

Location:

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA onsite full time Monday to Friday

Department:

Engineering

Compensation Range:

starting $120,000 and up based on experience etc.

• Reports to: Director of Engineering Equal Opportunity Statement Virtium is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.