Firmware Engineer

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC 

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA 

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence. 

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management. 

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage. 

We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to work from Pune, India office.

Job Description

DataDirect Networks Inc. (DDN) engineering organization is expanding and establishing an Engineering team based in Pune India and is seeking a software engineer for the high-performance storage products. The prospective candidate must have proven track record of being a very good software/firmware development engineer capable of analyzing & debugging large complicated software systems at all levels. In addition, the candidate must collaborate with other groups within the department and other teams and individuals spread around the globe.

Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Software/Firmware development on Linux platform using C
• Design, Documentation and Development new software features
• Ability to learn and gain insight into existing code
• Demonstrated flexibility working across the technology stack.
• Investigate, debug and resolve software defects
• Apply test-driven software development methodologies, including automation and continuous delivery.
• Provide insight into the system behavior by analyzing system logs & debugging software
• Integration of new vendor firmware or device driver or Linux packages
• Porting product features & bug fixes across different products
• Guide and assist QA group with creating & executing the test cases.
• Responsible and accountable for all the software related activities.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 2+ years in software development and product support
• 2+ years of working experience on storage and related technologies
• 2+ years of experience with embedded Linux.
• Software development with strong C programming.

• Knowledge about any scripting languages like Perl, Python & bash is desirable.
• Deep & strong understanding of Linux operating system principles & architecture like process management, memory management. Also includes understanding of the demands of real time systems.
• Development experience in virtualization is major plus.
• Development experience in high availability products is major plus.
• Experience in developing and releasing complex embedded products.
• Experience with integrating on custom hardware.
• Fluency with Linux internals, conversant with GDB.
• Experience with PCIe development, Intel CPU architecture, multi CPU and NUMA architecture is plus
• Understand the complexities & challenges in the high-speed parallel data transmission including but not limited to SAS, NVMe, InfiniBand and Omni Path topologies
• Understand, interpret industry standards & protocols, specifications from ISO/IEC, RFCs and be able to translate into software specifications
• Knowledge of storage system file systems and big data challenges is required
• Knowledge of cloud storage, cloud computing, data centre operations is a major plus
• Very good verbal & written English communication skill
• Experience working with cross-functional and remote team
• Experience and flexibility working across countries with different time zones
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Master’s degree is preferred.
• A self-starter, motivated, problem solving, innovative goal-oriented individual with a desire to learn latest technologies especially in the field of storage & HPC

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.