Firmware Engineer PCIe/NVMe Storage Controllers (m/f/d)

Create the future with us! Swissbit is the leading European manufacturer of storage and security solutions for demanding applications. With our headquarters in Switzerland and development and production centers in several German cities, we develop and produce flash drives, security tokens, and embedded computing modules that meet the highest requirements for reliability, durability, and data protection. Our customers operate in the fields of industrial automation, transportation, medical technology, defense, and data center infrastructure. As part of our R&D team, you will work at our product development center and create firmware that controls next-generation PCIe/NVMe storage controllers — from architecture and commissioning to series production. We are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer for our Storage Controller team. You will take responsibility for firmware modules for PCIe/NVMe controllers, working across the entire stack — from hardware abstraction and low-level drivers to performance optimization and compliance. This is a hands-on engineering position requiring a high level of technical expertise and close collaboration with Hardware, Validation, and System Engineering teams. And if you want to bring additional talents, we would be happy to integrate you and your team — primarily in Dresden. Dresden is a new location for us, but we see excellent opportunities there for further expanding our network of development activities. Proximity to our development and production center in Berlin is also an advantage.

• Develop, implement, and maintain firmware for PCIe/NVMe storage controllers throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Develop and be responsible for low-level drivers, the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), and mission-critical firmware subsystems
• Optimize latency, throughput, and power efficiency at the device level for target PCIe/NVMe systems
• Troubleshoot complex, cross-layer issues — spanning firmware, drivers, and hardware — using logic analyzers, JTAG, and protocol analyzers
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineers and Validation teams
• Ensure strict compliance with NVMe, PCIe, and related storage standards
• Actively participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and the creation of technical documentation
• Support hardware bring-up for new platforms, EVT/DVT prototypes, and reference designs
• Participate in code reviews, static analyses, and continuous improvement of development processes

Requirements

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Deep hands-on experience in C embedded firmware development

• In-depth knowledge of PCIe architecture, NVMe protocol, and the internal mechanisms of storage devices (flash management, wear leveling, ECC)

• Practical knowledge of "bare-metal" firmware and RTOS environments, as well as embedded system troubleshooting

• Familiarity with ARM or RISC-V processor architectures

• Experience with DMA controllers, interrupt controllers, Memory-Mapped I/O, and register hardware interfaces

• Proficient with standard firmware development tools: compilers (GCC/LLVM), JTAG debuggers, version control systems (Git), and static analysis tools

• Strong analytical and debugging skills for solving complex multi-layer hardware/software problems

• Good communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a plus

• Experience with flash memory systems (NAND-Flash, FTL design, LDPC/BCH-ECC) is desirable

• Knowledge in the area of security firmware, HSM integration, or Secure Boot concepts

• Familiarity with UFS, SATA, or SD/eMMC protocols

• Experience in embedded environments for industrial, automotive, or defense applications (IEC 61508, DO-178C)

• Contributions to open-source firmware projects or embedded projects

• A team that sticks together, not just works together

• Room for your ideas — we love people who think with us

• Flexibility that fits your daily life — with flexible hours and freedom for personal planning

• Want to develop? We are happy to discuss it

• Well-equipped work infrastructure with state-of-the-art EDA tools

• Corporate benefits (such as Hansefit, Jobrad, and Pluxee)