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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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
• Compensation Range: starting salary $120,000+
• Reports to: Reports to: Sr. Director of Engineering

Equal Opportunity Statement

• Virtium is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

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)?
• We are open to local candidates at this time as a relocation package is not included for this role. Do you live in the Orange County, CA area?

Language:

• English (Required)
• Vietnamese (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Required)

Work Location: In person