Senior Firmware Engineer

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.