Senior SSD Firmware & Systems Engineer

Company Overview Virtium LLC. delivers high‑reliability modular hardware solutions purpose‑built for Edge AI and diverse industrial applications. We provide AI accelerators, embedded compute, SSD and memory module solutions. Virtium consistently delivers high-performance, ruggedized, and versatile products that meet diverse deployment needs across various industries. Virtium employees are dedicated to conducting business under the company's core values of integrity, customer focus, quality, accountability and teamwork. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization based Orange County, CA Job 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 Duties 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, not required 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 Contact:

send CV to Careers@virtium.com

Compensation Range:

$120,000 -$180,000 Reports to:

Director of Engineering Pay:

$120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 3% Match Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Language:

English (Required) Vietnamese (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Required)

Work Location:

In person