HDD Storage Firmware Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 10-35 LPA)

Experience: 10+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Storage Embedded Firmware Engineer with 10-18 years of expertise in developing firmware for HDD, SSD, or storage devices. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Storage Embedded Firmware, with hands-on experience in FTL, SAS, SATA, and storage firmware architecture. This role focuses on middle-layer and backend firmware development, requiring expertise in designing high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage solutions.

You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, optimize, and maintain firmware components, contribute to product architecture, and deliver enterprise-grade storage solutions. Candidates with Storage Networking backgrounds are not suitable for this role.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance embedded firmware for HDD, SSD, and storage devices.
• Develop and optimize middle-layer and backend firmware components for storage systems.
• Implement and maintain firmware features supporting FTL, SAS, SATA, and Flash storage technologies.
• Design robust algorithms and firmware architectures to improve storage performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop software using C++, with additional scripting support using Python, Perl, Shell, Lua, or similar languages.
• Collaborate with hardware, validation, and system teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain software design documentation, including Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) and Software Design Documents (SDD).
• Debug complex firmware issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to software development best practices, coding standards, and SDLC processes.
• Support firmware validation, testing, and integration activities to ensure high-quality product releases.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 10+ years of experience in Storage Embedded Firmware development.
• Strong hands-on experience with HDD Firmware, SSD Firmware, or Storage Firmware development.
• Expertise in FTL, SAS, SATA, and Flash storage technologies.
• Proven experience in middle-layer or backend firmware development.
• Strong programming skills in C++; experience with C is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Shell, or Lua.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, processor architecture, object-oriented design, and data structures.
• Experience designing complex algorithms and delivering firmware for enterprise-grade storage products.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Linux or Windows device drivers is desirable.
• Exposure to hardware architecture, SoC design, or firmware simulation using MATLAB is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for building high-performance, reliable, and scalable embedded storage firmware solutions.