RBPRSLLC is looking for candidates to fill the position of Sr. SSD Application Engineer. On-Site position in Milpitas, CA. No visa sponsorships supported, no agencies please.

What’s in it for you?

• Join the global leader in NAND flash controllers powering the world’s data!
• Build cutting-edge storage solutions used in data centers, PCs, and smartphones!
• Collaborate with top-tier flash makers, hyperscalers, and OEMs worldwide!
• Work on high-performance IC and firmware platforms for next-gen SSDs!
• Grow in a global company with offices in Asia and the U.S., and 25+ years of innovation!
• Enjoy competitive pay, strong benefits, and deep technical career tracks!
• Be part of a market leader shaping the future of storage and connectivity!

Summary

A high-impact role for an experienced firmware engineer supporting SSD architecture, system integration, and enterprise-level storage design. This position bridges firmware development, hardware interface, and customer enablement across PCIe/NVMe-based platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, debug, and optimize SSD firmware using PCIe/NVMe protocols
• Analyze host interface issues using protocol analyzers and logic tools
• Collaborate with hardware teams and support design-in/debug for enterprise partners
• Work directly with customer engineering teams to drive technical adoption
• Represent internal engineering during external platform evaluations
• Advocate for customer needs while supporting SSD qualification and bring-up
• Present technical insights and updates in customer meetings

Experience You’ll Need

• 3+ years in SSD firmware or applications engineering
• Expertise with PCIe/NVMe protocol and related debugging
• Strong C/C++ skills and hands-on experience with JTAG, ICE, and logic analyzers
• Experience working in enterprise storage or data center environments
• Background in SSD controller architecture and hardware/firmware co-design
• Familiarity with Linux/Windows system-level debugging and peripheral interfaces
• Mandarin fluency (reading/writing) preferred

Why Join

• High-growth role shaping next-gen SSD platforms in enterprise environments
• Strong cross-functional exposure across hardware, firmware, and customer integration
• Performance-based bonuses, RSUs, and IP awards
• 401(k) match, full medical/vision/dental, and recognition programs
• Competitive compensation up to $200K base + year-end incentives

$160,000 - $180,000/year