Principal Software Development Engineer, Solid State Drives
At a glance
Highlights
- Base salary up to $391k
- Equity and comprehensive benefits
- Work on industry‑leading SSD technology
Heads up
- 15+ years experience required
Why this role might suit you
A seasoned engineer with deep SSD firmware expertise can lead architecture and performance initiatives at NVIDIA, influencing industry roadmaps while shaping next‑generation storage solutions.
Skills
About the role
Are you ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible? At NVIDIA, you’ll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that’s setting the standard for graphical processing, PC gaming, and AI computing. As a Principal Software Development Engineer specializing in Solid State Drives (SSD), you’ll help define accelerated storage technology!
What You Will Be Doing:
Architect new persistent data storage platforms that meet targeted AI/HPC workload requirements.
Own the solid state drive selection process, storage performance optimization and ensuring operational excellence in NVIDIA platforms using SSDs.
Lead system integration and optimizing storage performance and endurance for SSD based storage platforms for NVIDIA.
Industry Influence: Track and influence storage-class memory industry roadmap to keep NVIDIA leading in technological advancements.
What We Need to See:
Proven Experience: Demonstrated expertise in SSD architecture and software/firmware development [Flash Translation Layer, NAND Backend optimization, SSD performance optimization].
Technical Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of storage systems architecture and SSD performance metrics.
Proven expertise in driving at-scale operational excellence for storage systems, ideally in a Cloud provider setting.
Industry Insight: Ability to track and impact industry trends and roadmaps.
Collaboration Skills: Outstanding ability to work with cross-functional teams, industry partners and ODMs to successfully implement storage solutions.
Bachelor’s or preferably Master’s or Doctoral (Ph.D) degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of firmware development experience in Industry using C/C++
Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:
Innovative Thinking: Proven track record of innovative problem-solving in SSD technologies.
Technical Leadership: Experience leading technical projects and teams to achieve flawless execution.
Knowledge: In-depth understanding of NAND and other persistent storage technologies, encompassing emerging trends and future possibilities.
Patents, publications and demonstrated industry impact
At NVIDIA, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaboration to drive world-class innovation. Join us and help build the future of computing with your outstanding skills and ambitious vision!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 248,000 USD - 391,000 USD.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 19, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
Compensation
This Backend Engineer role pays $248k-$391k/yr. Within typical range for backend engineer roles in United States.
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