Intern, Firmware Engineer

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What You'll Learn

• Project Overview: Support firmware issues and test tools that verifies firmware implementation
• Skills You'll Learn:
• Knowledge of SSD firmware and embedded systems
• Understanding of project design/ implementation/ testing workflow
• Awareness of various software development tools
• Insight into industry's latest protocols for storage systems

What You'll Do

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Firmware Engineering Intern to support our Product Firmware Development team. During the summer, you will gain first-hand experience in a firmware development team, supporting testing of firmware issues and release lifecycle management.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Reports to: Sr. Manager

• Support the implementation of firmware development workflows and release lifecycle management processes
• Develop test cases & update a tool for actual product development
• Triage and root cause system, driver and device interoperability issues
• Development and debugging of firmware and software for SSD products
• Debug, optimize & validate/test SSD firmware on embedded multi-core architectures
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or software-focused Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with firmware development concepts and embedded systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of C/C++ development for embedded systems, including storage devices and other embedded platforms is desirable
• Knowledge or Experience with ARM or equivalent embedded multi-core microprocessor architectures & experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers & protocol analyzers is desirable
• Scripting experience in one of Python/Perl/JavaScript is desirable
• You're 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.
• You're 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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