Intern - SSD Firmware

Description

The company builds memory and storage products that turn data into usable intelligence.

The SSD Engineering team writes the firmware and software behind the company's storage products, which serve data center, enterprise and cloud customers.

The team combines embedded systems skills, AI-supported development methods and new engineering approaches to deliver fast, dependable SSDs.

You will join experienced engineers to build, test and improve firmware for the company's SSD products, gaining hands-on work in embedded systems, debugging, code quality and AI-assisted engineering while helping improve the performance, reliability and scalability of future storage products.

Responsibilities

• Debug and fix firmware problems to raise product performance, reliability and quality.
• Build, test and improve SSD firmware features alongside firmware engineers, using current software tools and AI coding assistants.
• Write and run test plans that check firmware features and support product qualification.
• Review code and help raise software quality, maintainability and team development practices.
• Write up firmware features, changes and technical details for internal and external readers.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or another technical discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience, which can come from internships, research, coursework, academic projects or firmware or software work.
• Working knowledge of C/C++, gained through coursework, projects, internships or research.
• Basic grasp of embedded systems, firmware development, debugging and software engineering principles.
• Familiarity with generative AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, GitHub Copilot or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and close attention to detail.
• Clear written and spoken communication, and the ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Preferred: prior internship, research or project work in firmware, embedded software, storage systems or software engineering.
• Preferred: knowledge of SSD technology, NAND flash, storage architectures or data storage systems.
• Preferred: experience with Git, JIRA or similar version control and project management tools.
• Preferred: experience with Python for automation, testing or data analysis.
• Preferred: ability to juggle several priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Preferred: experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, coding, debugging or technical analysis.

Conditions

This is a full-time position based in the US.

Base pay for this role is estimated at $33.10 to $55.82 per hour. Where you land in that range depends on location, knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training, and the range may change with business needs.

A recruiter can share the specific range for your preferred location during hiring.

The base pay range excludes bonus, equity and benefits, which may be offered as additional compensation.

You may use AI tools to polish your application, but everything you submit must be accurate; fabricated or misrepresented qualifications lead to immediate disqualification.

The posting links to information on the right to work.

Candidates who need help with the application process or reasonable accommodations can contact the company's people organization.

The company prohibits child labor, follows applicable labor laws and does not charge candidates recruitment fees.

Benefits

• A choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations, so you can pick the coverage that suits your family and budget.
• Benefit programs that protect part of your income if illness or injury keeps you from working.
• Paid family leave.
• A paid time-off program and paid holidays.
• A benefits guide with full details is available.