Storage Development Lead

Job Description :

Role & Responsibilities :

1. Architect & Lead Storage Subsystem Development :

• Design and lead implementation of Linux-based storage stack for embedded or server platforms.
• Define architecture for storage interfaces (eMMC, UFS, NVMe, SATA, SD, USB mass storage, etc.).
• Optimize for performance, power, and reliability on target SoC or Driver Development & Integration :
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for storage devices and controllers.
• Ensure upstream alignment with mainline Linux or maintain vendor-specific forks as needed.
• Integrate vendor storage controller IPs and File System & Block Layer Expertise :
• Work with Linux file systems (ext4, f2fs, xfs, btrfs).
• Optimize storage stack performance using IO schedulers, caching strategies, and Reliability, Data Integrity & Power Resilience :
• Implement support for journaling, wear leveling (especially for flash), secure erase, and TRIM.
• Ensure data integrity during power loss (power-fail robustness).
• Work with hardware teams on power rail sequencing and power management Cross-Functional Collaboration :
• Coordinate with SoC vendors, QA, product management, and firmware / hardware teams.
• Collaborate with bootloader, security, and OTA (Over-The-Air) update teams for seamless storage Debugging & Performance Analysis :
• Use tools like blktrace, iostat, fio, perf, strace, and kernel logs for performance and issue analysis.
• Root cause field issues (e.g., storage corruption, I / O latency) across Compliance & Validation :
• Validate storage against JEDEC / UFS / SD / USB / NVMe standards.
• Ensure support for secure boot, encrypted storage (dm-crypt, LUKS), and SELinux / AppArmor policies where Mentorship & Leadership :
• Lead and mentor a team of kernel and platform developers.
• Conduct code reviews and establish best practices for Linux storage Expertise :

Kernel Programming :

(ref : hirist.tech)