Overview: DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists! 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. DDN Storage 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 | NVIDIA DDN Storage 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 Storage 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 Description: DataDirect Networks, Inc. (DDN) is seeking a Sr. Firmware Engineer. This is a remote position and reports to the Sr. Director - Flash Products. DataDirect Networks, Inc. (DDN) is seeking a Sr. Firmware Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative flash storage products for tomorrow’s AI, HPC, Enterprise, and Cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with embedded systems firmware development, particularly in storage and non-volatile memory technologies. This individual will work closely with hardware and software teams to deliver world-class storage solutions for high-performance computing (HPC) and AI workloads. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimize firmware for cutting-edge flash storage products, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product specifications and deliver firmware solutions that meet product roadmap goals. Work closely with hardware engineers on integration and validation of firmware with non-volatile memory technologies. Drive firmware development through the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring seamless release cycles. Participate in agile teams, using tools such as Jira, and contribute to iterative development processes. Identify and resolve firmware-related issues, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality solutions. Ensure all field issues are addressed efficiently, working in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. Provide input on system-level design decisions, ensuring optimal performance and integration of firmware solutions with hardware components. Stay current with the latest trends in flash storage and non-volatile memory technologies, applying this knowledge to product innovations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus). 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, particularly in storage systems and non-volatile memory. Proven track record of delivering high-performance firmware solutions for enterprise or HPC storage products. Strong knowledge of NAND flash technology, storage architectures, and non-volatile memory systems. Hands-on experience with debugging tools and methodologies for embedded systems. Proficiency in agile development processes and experience working with geographically distributed teams. Experience using Jira for managing and tracking development tasks. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience working across multiple teams and disciplines. Experience with high-performance file systems or clustered storage is highly desirable. DDN: Our team is highly motivated and focused on engineering excellence. We look for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. Engineers are encouraged to work across multiple areas of the company. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. Interview Process: After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview (“phone interview”) during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of four technical interviews: Coding assessment in a language of your choice. Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service. Systems hands-on: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session. Project deep-dive: Present your past exceptional work to a small audience. Meet and greet with the wider team. Our goal is to finish the main process within one week. We don’t rely on recruiters for assessments. Every application is reviewed by a member of our technical team. DataDirect Networks, Inc. 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. #LI-Remote