Flash Layer Firmware Engineer

🕒 April 1

🏢🏡 Dresden – Hybrid

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔧 Hardware Engineer

🗣️🇩🇪 German Required

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Swissbit AG

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2001

🔧 Hardware

🔒 Cybersecurity

Hardware • Cybersecurity • IoT

Swissbit AG is a leading provider of industrial storage and security solutions, specializing in NAND flash products, SSD modules, and security devices. The company focuses on applications in sectors such as IoT, medical, data center, and automotive, offering robust and reliable solutions designed and manufactured in Germany. With a commitment to high reliability, long-term availability, and low total cost of ownership, Swissbit AG empowers businesses by securing and storing critical data effectively.

📋 Description

• Responsible for the raw NAND interface and the Device Abstraction Layer at the core of our controller firmware stack • Implementation of the ONFI/Toggle protocol and commissioning of new flash devices • Characterization of devices and maintenance of the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) • Documentation of vendor-specific behaviors and errata for the entire team • Debugging flash-level issues using logic analyzers and protocol capture

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field (BSc, MSc, or equivalent) • Solid experience with embedded C firmware at the hardware interface level • Strong knowledge of NAND flash architecture and cell physics (floating gate, charge trap) • Practical experience commissioning or characterizing at least one real flash technology generation (SLC, pSLC, MLC, TLC, or QLC) • Understanding of NAND reliability mechanisms: disturb pulses, retention, Vth shift, and cell-to-cell interference • Python scripting for test automation and analysis of characterization data • Good communication skills in English; German is a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Healthcare • Corporate benefits (e.g. Hansefit, JobRad and Pluxee) • Flexible working arrangements — flextime and scope for personal scheduling • Opportunities to contribute ideas — we value proactive thinkers • Well-equipped work infrastructure with state-of-the-art EDA tools

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