Storage Device Driver Specialist

About the Position

Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) is the largest overseas research and development center for Samsung Semiconductor. SSIR is organized into verticals aligned with the business divisions of Samsung Semiconductor, including System LSI and Memory. The Memory division at SSIR (MST) is a key partner for Samsung Korea R&D and has critical responsibilities for many products being developed within Samsung Memory business.

The MST Software team works on firmware development for Flash-based products (Solid State Drives, UFS, eMMC, MicroSD) and Client Software to enable Samsung products in the market. This team is also responsible for research on new storage technologies and bringing new concepts to memory products. Teams in India, Korea, and the US work together to achieve overall Memory business goals.

We are currently seeking an experienced NVMe Linux Driver Developer to join our team in Bangalore, India. The candidate should have a strong background in developing Linux kernel drivers, specifically for NVMe devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Linux kernel drivers for NVMe-based storage devices
• Sound knowledge on NVMe Spec, SRIOV, and MFND will be an added advantage
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to NVMe driver
• Work with the open-source community to upstream patches and features
• Maintain documentation related to driver development, design documents, and user guides
• Participate in code review and provide constructive feedback

Requirements

• Experience: 8-14 years of experience in Linux kernel driver development
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in C programming
  • Good understanding of Linux kernel architecture and driver model
  • Hands-on experience with NVMe protocol and storage devices
  • Knowledge of PCI spec and driver will be an added advantage
  • Experience in debugging tools like gdb, ftrace, kdump
  • Experience with CI/CD practices
  • Experience with other storage protocols like SCSI, SAS, or SATA
  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts or prior experience in applying AI/ML techniques is an added advantage
• Tools:
  • Git version control system
  • Linux kernel build tools and environments
  • Good knowledge of OS concepts like Virtual Memory, Process, Threads, etc.
  • Good knowledge of Data structures and algorithms
  • Strong debugging and analytical skills
  • Good at writing clean, readable C code
  • Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as GIT/SVN
  • Familiarity with continuous integration & Agile Development
  • Experience with the full project life cycle
  • Strong analytical skills
  • The ability to work well under pressure independently and within a team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Storage protocols like NVMe, SAS, and SATA

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E

We Offer

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

About the Company

Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR), a division of Samsung R&D India - Bangalore Pvt. Ltd, is dedicated to employing a diverse workforce and providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their religion, gender, age, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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