Firmware Simulation Engineer
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Job Summary
Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.
This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.
Everpures System team powers the industrys most innovative high-performance and highly available portfolio of products. We build designs for the most demanding mission critical applications. The team creates new products using an agile engineering environment to solve issues and deliver the right products that delight our customers.
Everpure is seeking a full-time Embedded Firmware Simulation Engineer to join our device firmware team. You will be responsible for developing high-fidelity virtual platforms that abstract complex hardware behaviors to accelerate SSD firmware this role you will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive firmware simulation environments (e.g. QEMU) to enable shift-left testing reducing dependency on physical hardware and accelerating time-to-market.
- Creating accurate high-fidelity hardware models to abstract controller logic communication interfaces (PCIe NVMe) and NAND media behaviors within Pure Storages DirectFlash SSD Modules.
- Designing and implementing instrumentation tools to profile performance and analyze failures within the simulated environment.
- Automating CI/CD pipelines to seamlessly integrate simulation and virtual platforms into our firmware release and validation processes.
- Partnering closely with ASIC vendors to validate firmware behaviors against RTL and digital logic designs before physical silicon is available.
- 5 years of experience building and scaling high-fidelity simulation software for complex embedded firmware or hardware-software systems.
- Expert-level proficiency in C/C and Python for both firmware and modeling development.
- Extensive experience with simulation/emulation tools and methodologies (e.g. QEMU SystemC TLM or instruction-set simulators).
- Deep understanding of firmware-hardware interaction including the ability to translate complex schematics and data sheets into abstract software models.
- Strong knowledge of high-performance storage protocols such as PCIe and NVMe.
- Experience with embedded software development SoC bring-up and RTOS.
- Experience with SoC or hardware bring-up
- Good verbal communication & collaboration skills.
- Must be willing and able to work onsite in an open office and team environment.
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Salary ranges are determined based on role level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
The annual base salary range is:
$180000 - $270000 USD
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortunes Best Workplaces in Technology Fortunes Best Workplaces in the Bay Area and certified as a Great Place to Work!
- Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if youre invited to an interview.
OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:
Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.
Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.
Join us and bring your best.
Bring your bold.
Pure and simple.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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