Samsung Semiconductor
San Jose, California

Intern, Firmware Engineer - PFD

Onsite$28 – $62/hrPosted Jan 30, 2026WebsiteLinkedIn

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About this role

What You’ll Learn

  • Project Overview: SSD Firmware as well as supporting tools

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Knowledge of SSD firmware and embedded systems
  • Understanding of project design/ implementation/ testing workflow
  • Awareness of various software development tools
  • Insight into industry’s latest protocols for storage systems

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Firmware Engineering Intern to support our Product Firmware Development team. During the summer, you will gain first-hand experience in a firmware development team, supporting testing of firmware issues and release lifecycle management.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Reports to: Sr. Director

  • Support the implementation of firmware development workflows and release lifecycle management processes
  • Develop test cases & update a tool for actual product development
  • Triage and root cause system, driver and device interoperability issues
  • Development and debugging of firmware and software for SSD products
  • Debug, optimize & validate/test SSD firmware on embedded multi-core architectures
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned

What You Bring

  • Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or software-focused Electrical Engineering
  • Must have at least 1 academic quarter/semester remaining
  • Familiarity with firmware development concepts and embedded systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge of C/C++ development for embedded systems, including storage devices and other embedded platforms is desirable
  • Knowledge or Experience with ARM or equivalent embedded multi-core microprocessor architectures & experience with JTAG/ICE debuggers & protocol analyzers is desirable
  • Scripting experience in one of Python/Perl/JavaScript is desirable
  • You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
  • You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
  • Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.