Job Description

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Advancing the Worlds Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, youll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of whats possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. Were dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, were building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

The Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED) Our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits in the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware technology drives Samsungs breakthrough V-NAND technology and enables our customers to power performance-oriented, demanding, enterprise-class applications ranging from hyper-scale data centers, to big data processing, to software defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures.

We are seeking a technically strong and strategically minded Sr. Director with proven track of record to lead and inspire a SSD Firmware team.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What Youll Do

• Drive technical innovation, deliver robust firmware to customers
• Lead SSD firmware development and debug for OEMs during productization and launch phase.
• Setting directions, reviewing designs/implementations, and can mentor and guide firmware engineers at all levels, providing technical oversight, best practices.
• Lead sustaining support customer SSD FW after launch.
• Process driven. Drive deployment of cross-function cross-site development processes.
• Travel and stay at domestic and international customer sites as well as overseas development centers for extended periods of time is expected.

What You Bring

• BS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, and 25 years of relevant experience in software or firmware, or a MS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with 23 years of relevant experience, or PhD in these fields with 20 years of relevant experiences, is required.
• Proven track of record demonstrating technical managerial role in SSD FW development and customer support.
• Strong understanding of SSD customer requirements and standards.
• Strong familiarity with SSD firmware feature design, implementation, and debugging challenges.
• Good verbal and written skills for communication and documentation of technical information.
• Ability to work well with internal and external customers
• Open to frequent and possible extended domestic and/or international travel.
• Familiar with PCIe/NVMe protocol and Knowledge in NAND is a plus. Strong knowledge in NVMe / OCP specification. Direct working experience with major OEMs in customer facing Firmware support role.
• Strong experience with UART/JTAG/ICE debuggers, firmware debugging and protocol analyzers
• Knowledge in NVMe driver on OS is a plus
• Youre inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• Youre collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factorsincluding the roles function and location, as well as the individuals knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.

Enjoy Time Away Youll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.

Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the wayincluding a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.

Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, youll have support no matter where you are.

Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Caf and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.

Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. Thats why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$243,712 $426,287 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.

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About the company

Samsung Semiconductor (SSI) is a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics providing memory, logic, storage devices, LED components and LCD/OLED panels.

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