Solidigm

SSD Architect

Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Sponsorship not specified$196k-$314kDetected 41 days ago

Product ManagementEmbedded SystemsLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

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.
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.

Lead development of architecture specifications, including system flows, hardware/software partitioning, and performance optimization strategies, demonstrating strong strategic thinking and technical depth.
Drive complex architectural trade-off decisions balancing performance, power, cost, scalability, and time-to-market, applying sound engineering judgment and data-driven decision-making.
Partner closely with controller, firmware, hardware, and validation engineering teams to translate architectural intent into successful execution, demonstrating strong collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
Drive innovation by proactively identifying and incorporating emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive insights into architectural decisions.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across product design, engineering processes, and architectural methodologies, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
Mentor and develop engineers and architects, strengthening organizational capability and promoting technical growth and leadership development.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in embedded systems architecture and design, with hands-on contributions to ASIC and/or firmware development.

Master's degree (MS) or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Deep expertise in one or more SSD architecture domains (e.g., PCIe/NVMe, memory controller, CPU complex).
Strong understanding of enterprise storage system architecture, including performance optimization, scalability, and reliability considerations.
Proven experience driving hardware/software partitioning decisions and system-level architectural trade-offs.
Experience in performance modeling, characterization, and QoS optimization for data center storage solutions.
The compensation range for this role is $196,240 - $314,000.

Define and own the architecture for one or more critical SSD domains (e.g., PCIe/NVMe, memory controller, CPU complex), establishing a clear long-term architectural vision aligned to product and business roadmaps.
Architecture Leadership & Strategic Vision

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