Firmware Product LeadFull-timeDepartment: Datacenter EngineeringCompensation: USD128960- USD201500- yearlyCompany DescriptionJoin a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleJoin a fast-paced team at Solidigm building and maintaining the engineering infrastructure that powers next-generation SSD firmware development. In this role, you will own the systems, toolchains, and processes that enable firmware engineers to develop, build, and release cutting-edge embedded software at scale. You will apply deep expertise in DevOps principles, build engineering, and source control management to keep the development pipeline reliable, efficient, and continuously improving. The team operates within an Agile culture, so strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.Regular ResponsibilitiesFirmware Build & Release EngineeringDesign, implement, and maintain scalable firmware build systems for SSD products spanning multiple architecturesOwn the end-to-end firmware release pipeline — from code freeze through binary signing, packaging, versioning, and delivery to internal stakeholders and customersDefine and enforce release branching strategies and gating criteria to ensure release quality and traceabilityPartner with firmware engineers and project stakeholders to translate product milestones into structured build and release plans with well-defined go/no-go criteriaRepository & Source Control ManagementAdminister and optimize Git-based repositories across one or more hosting platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or equivalent)Manage complex branching topologies including feature branches, release trains, and long-lived maintenance branches across multiple product generationsLead and execute complex Git merges and rebases — resolving deep conflicts involving low-level C/C++ firmware code, generated files, and toolchain configurationsEstablish and maintain repository governance policies: branch protection rules, merge request templates, code ownership (CODEOWNERS), commit conventions, and access controlsDocker-Based Build EnvironmentMaintain and continuously improve Docker-based build environments that provide reproducible, hermetic firmware compilation across all supported toolchains, compilers, and target architecturesAuthor and version Dockerfiles and Compose configurations; publish images to an internal container registry with a documented tagging and lifecycle policyProactively upgrade and validate toolchain components (compilers, linkers, debuggers, emulators) within containerized environments, ensuring backward compatibility with in-flight development branchesCollaborate with IT and platform teams to integrate containerized builds into CI/CD infrastructureTooling & Process ImprovementIdentify bottlenecks and gaps in the existing developer toolchain and development lifecycle; propose and implement improvements that measurably reduce cycle time and toilDevelop and maintain internal scripts, utilities, and automation (Python, Bash, CMake, Make) that support firmware engineers' day-to-day workflowsOwn internal developer documentation for build systems, repository workflows, and release procedures — keeping it accurate, discoverable, and up to dateChampion a culture of continuous improvement, driving retrospectives and blameless post-mortems on build and release incidentsA Successful Candidate Will DemonstrateDeep hands-on expertise with Git internals — merge strategies, conflict resolution, history rewriting, and repository performance optimizationStrong Docker and container ecosystem skills, including image authoring, layer optimization, multi-stage builds, and registry managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills — able to produce clear documentation and release notes for both engineering and non-technical audiencesA self-starting, ownership-oriented mindset with a history of driving improvements without waiting for directionThe ability to collaborate across firmware, hardware, ASIC, and IT teams to deliver solutions that scaleQualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field7+ years of combined experiencein the following areas:Software or firmware development in an embedded systems environment (C/C++)Build system engineering using tools such as CMake, Make, Ninja, or BazelGit-based source control administration including complex merge/rebase workflowsContainerization with Docker, including Dockerfile authoring and image lifecycle managementPreferred RequirementsExperience supporting firmware or embedded software development in the storage industry (SSDs, enterprise storage, or similar)Familiarity with storage interface protocols (NVMe, PCIe, SATA, SAS) at the level needed to understand firmware build targets and test configurationsExperience integrating hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or simulation-based testing into automated pipelinesKnowledge of firmware security practices — binary signing, secure boot, trusted execution — and how they intersect with release processesHands-on experience with artifact management platforms (JFrog Artifactory, Nexus, or equivalent)DevSecOps practices: SAST/DAST tooling, dependency scanning, SBOM generationFamiliarity with Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence) and integrating workflow automation with project tracking systemsScripting proficiency in Python and Bash for build automation and developer toolingAdditional InformationThis is a Hybrid role reporting out of Rancho Cordova, CA.The compensation range for this role is $128,960 - $201,500. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions.Powered by SmartRecruiters -Candidate Privacy PolicyBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice
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