Storage Controller RTL Engineer

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Implement NVMe, UFS or SATA host interface and command-processing logic.
• Design LDPC ECC engines, scramblers and flash-channel controllers.
• Build DMA, buffer management and data-path pipelines for IOPS targets.
• Add encryption, namespace and QoS features for SSD workloads.
• Interface with NAND flash timing modes and ONFI/Toggle channels.
• Support firmware teams with register and hardware-assist specifications.
• Debug throughput and data-integrity issues in emulation and silicon.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Maintain the policies, processes and tools of the function.General
• Keep the function compliant with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.General
• Report the function's performance and improve it over time.General

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Storage controller RTL
   • Data-path micro-architecture specifications
   • Throughput and latency analysis
   • Validation and bring-up reports
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work