Company Overview
Virtium is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of high-reliability industrial modular hardware solutions which enable embedded computing system manufacturers to get to market more quickly, with lower development risk, and to benefit from a streamlined supply chain. Virtium's products include computer systems-on-module (SOMs), AI SOMs with on-board AI accelerator hardware, industrial-grade SSDs, industrial-grade DDR memory modules and wireless connectivity modules. With over 25 years of experience, Virtium has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products that meet the demanding requirements of global customers in industries such as networking, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, industrial OEMs, and embedded markets. Virtium’s commitment to innovation, long-term product availability, and customer support has made it a preferred partner for companies requiring mission-critical Edge AI system solutions. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization based Orange County, CA

Job Overview
Virtium is seeking a Senior SSD Firmware & Systems Engineer with direct, hands‑on experience in SSD firmware, storage systems, and system‑level validation. This role requires prior work on SSD products, firmware configuration, and low‑level debugging across firmware, hardware, and Linux operating systems

Duties

Act as the primary technical interface with SSD vendors
Define and review SSD specifications to meet product requirements
Evaluate and approve firmware and hardware designs from suppliers
Drive design discussions and ensure alignment with system-level requirements
Configure and enable SSD features to meet product and customer needs
Customize SSD behavior through firmware settings and system-level controls
Perform system integration testing and validation in Linux environments
Diagnose and resolve issues across firmware, hardware, and system layers
Lead root-cause analysis for field and production issues
Provide technical support for deployed products at customer sites
Debug and resolve SSD-related issues in production environments
Work with suppliers to drive fixes and improvements
Interface directly with customers to understand issues and requirements
Support field escalations and communicate technical solutions effectively
Flexibility to travel as needed to Bay area in California and once a year to Vietnam

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering
7+ years of hands‑on SSD firmware or storage system experience
Direct experience writing or modifying firmware in C/C++
Strong understanding of SSD firmware architecture and storage protocols (NVMe, SATA)
Experience debugging issues across firmware, hardware, and Linux OS layers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with SSD vendors or external suppliers
Expertise in SSD protocols (e.g., NVMe, SATA)
Linux, Debug/problem solving
Experience with system integration and validation
Customer-facing or field support experience
Strong communication skills
Fluency in Vietnamese is a plus, not required

Role Scope

Not responsible for developing SSD firmware from scratch
Not a pure coding role
Focused on supplier interface, validation, configuration and customer support
Resumes should clearly demonstrate prior experience with SSD firmware, storage systems, or hardware‑adjacent engineering.
Resumes focused primarily on backend, web, cloud, or AI software development will not be considered.

Additional Information:

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA onsite full time Monday to Friday
Department: Engineering
Contact: send CV to Careers@virtium.com
Compensation Range: starting salary $120,000+
Reports to: Director of Engineering

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 3% Match
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship)?

Language:

English (Required)
Vietnamese (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Virtium LLC

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