Firmware Product Line Architect at Solidigm
Rancho Cordova, CA
$153,760–$246,100from the description
Aug 6, 2026
Rancho Cordova, CA
Sep 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A Firmware Architect role at a NAND memory company, focused on designing and leading next-generation SSD firmware within an embedded systems environment. The position involves cross-domain technical leadership — driving architecture for storage interfaces, NAND flash management, and customer features — while collaborating with ASIC, hardware, validation, and manufacturing teams. It suits a deeply experienced embedded firmware engineer with a strong background in SSD architecture and cross-functional technical leadership.
Senior level · 10+ years · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $142,711 (middle half $129,435–$173,984). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (5)
The posting lists two possible work locations: Rancho Cordova, CA (headquarters) and Longmont, CO. The Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA CBSA is used as the primary metro given the HQ designation; candidates in Longmont, CO (Denver-Aurora-Lakewood CBSA, 19740) should also be considered.
The 10+ years overall experience requirement encompasses 8+ years specifically in SSD firmware architecture or NAND flash storage systems; the 8-year figure is captured on the SSD firmware skill.
Several SSD firmware sub-disciplines (QoS, wear leveling, garbage collection, bad block management, power-loss protection) are listed as required expertise areas but name no distinct named technology or tool — they are omitted per the generic-concept rule and are reflected in the SSD firmware skill.
Security technologies IEEE 1667 and ESSC appear under Preferred Requirements alongside TCG Opal and AES; all are marked preferred accordingly.
The title 'Firmware Architect' carries no explicit seniority level word, so advertised seniority is Unspecified; however, the 10+ year requirement and cross-organizational technical authority scope support a Senior classification.
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