# HDD Storage Firmware Engineer

> Weekday AI · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-14

**Salary:** INR 1,000,000–3,500,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients**

**Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 10-35 LPA)**

Experience: 10+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced **Storage Embedded Firmware Engineer** with 10–18 years of expertise in developing firmware for **HDD, SSD, or storage devices**. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in **Storage Embedded Firmware**, with hands-on experience in **FTL, SAS, SATA**, and storage firmware architecture. This role focuses on **middle-layer and backend firmware development**, requiring expertise in designing high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage solutions.

You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, optimize, and maintain firmware components, contribute to product architecture, and deliver enterprise-grade storage solutions. Candidates with Storage Networking backgrounds are not suitable for this role.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

-   Design, develop, and enhance embedded firmware for HDD, SSD, and storage devices.
-   Develop and optimize middle-layer and backend firmware components for storage systems.
-   Implement and maintain firmware features supporting **FTL, SAS, SATA, and Flash storage technologies**.
-   Design robust algorithms and firmware architectures to improve storage performance, reliability, and scalability.
-   Develop software using **C++**, with additional scripting support using Python, Perl, Shell, Lua, or similar languages.
-   Collaborate with hardware, validation, and system teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
-   Create and maintain software design documentation, including Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) and Software Design Documents (SDD).
-   Debug complex firmware issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
-   Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
-   Ensure adherence to software development best practices, coding standards, and SDLC processes.
-   Support firmware validation, testing, and integration activities to ensure high-quality product releases.

### What Makes You a Great Fit

-   10+ years of experience in **Storage Embedded Firmware** development.
-   Strong hands-on experience with **HDD Firmware, SSD Firmware, or Storage Firmware** development.
-   Expertise in **FTL, SAS, SATA, and Flash storage technologies**.
-   Proven experience in middle-layer or backend firmware development.
-   Strong programming skills in **C++**; experience with C is an added advantage.
-   Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Shell, or Lua.
-   Strong understanding of system architecture, processor architecture, object-oriented design, and data structures.
-   Experience designing complex algorithms and delivering firmware for enterprise-grade storage products.
-   Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
-   Experience with Linux or Windows device drivers is desirable.
-   Exposure to hardware architecture, SoC design, or firmware simulation using MATLAB is an added advantage.
-   Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.
-   A proactive mindset with a passion for building high-performance, reliable, and scalable embedded storage firmware solutions.

## Apply

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