Senior Engineer - Firmware Development (SSD)

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JR106608 Senior Engineer - Firmware Development (SSD)

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

The Senior Engineer, Firmware Development (SSD) supports the development, validation, optimization, and debugging of high-performance SSD controller firmware for volatile and non-volatile memory solutions. This role executes firmware design and testing activities, performs failure analysis and issue isolation, and contributes to firmware quality, reliability, performance, and power-efficiency objectives. Working with cross-functional engineering teams, the Senior Engineer provides technical contributions across the product development lifecycle while mentoring less experienced engineers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop firmware IP subsystems for SSD products to meet performance, endurance, capacity, functionality, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Execute firmware development, integration, bench testing, debugging, and validation activities for SSD controllers and storage products.
• Perform root cause analysis, failure triage, and defect isolation; document findings and support corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain firmware unit, functional, and integration tests to ensure quality and performance objectives are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with hardware, validation, system, and product engineering teams to resolve complex development issues and improve product readiness.
• Analyze firmware behavior and support enhancements that improve performance, reduce latency, lower power consumption, and simplify SoC complexity.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide detailed and accurate technical updates, project status reports, and development summaries to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Maintain collaborative relationships across engineering teams and contribute to a positive, high-performance team environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving support.
• Continuously develop technical expertise in firmware architecture, storage technologies, and software engineering best practices.

AI Responsibilities

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Over 3 years’ relevant experience in firmware or embedded systems development using the C programming language.

Technical Skills

• Embedded firmware development using C and other high-level programming languages (e.g., Python).
• Firmware debugging, issue isolation, code analysis, root cause investigation, and validation activities.
• Low-level software development, including assembly language programming.
• Firmware analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance.

Soft Skills

• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Clear technical communication and documentation skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and manage technical priorities.
• Mentoring and technical leadership capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Python programming and automation experience.
• Experience with PCIe and NVMe storage interfaces.
• Experience with SSD products, storage systems, or the storage industry.
• Experience with NAND flash memory and other non-volatile storage technologies.
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes

Embody Micron’s Core Values

• People – Respect, develop, and empower others
• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
• Tenacity – Show grit and determination
• Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
• Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value
• Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace

Job Profile(s):

Firmware Engineer 3

Relocation level: (TBD)

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