Firmware Engineer

DataDirect Networks

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • $64,380-119,577 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing."DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIADDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.Job DescriptionThe Data Direct Networks Technology Center seeking an Associate Firmware Engineer to design, develop and maintain embedded storage firmware for our SFA product line. The ideal candidate will be involved with all aspects of the embedded software development process and will work with other engineers collaborating on the architecture, design and implementation of storage system features and new storage platforms. This is a hybrid role. The ideal candidate should be able to come into the Colorado Springs, CO office a few times a weekKey Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and test firmware features for the SFA storage controllers.
  • Isolate and resolve defects.
  • Collaborate with local and remote team members.
  • Be involved with all phases of the development life cycle including design documentation and unit test implementation as required.
Requirements:
  • BS or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Entry-level with 1 year of experience with embedded firmware development
  • Experience in C would be beneficial.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Nice to have:
  • Experience in Perl or Python
  • Experience with phases of the development life cycle
  • Experience with agile development processes and scrum teams
  • Experience with cross-site development
  • Experience with source code control and defect tracking systems
This position requires participation in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support as needed.Salary Range for this role: $64,380.00 - $119,577.00DDNJoin our dynamic and driven team, where engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We seek individuals who love to challenge themselves and are fueled by curiosity. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work across various areas of the company, thanks to our flat organizational structure that encourages hands-on involvement and direct contributions to our mission. Leadership is earned by those who take initiative and consistently deliver outstanding results, both in their work ethic and deliverables, making strong prioritization skills essential. Additionally, we value strong communication skills in all our engineers and researchers, as they are crucial for the success of our teams and the company as a whole.Interview Process: After submitting your application, one of our recruiters will review your resume. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the interview, you will enter the main process, which can consist of up to four interviews in total:
  • Coding assessment: Often in a language of your choice.
  • Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service (depending on role).
  • Real-time problem-solving: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
  • Meet and greet with the wider team.
  • Our goal is to finish the main process in 2-3 weeks at most.
DataDirect Networks (DDN) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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