Principal / Staff Engineer, Embedded Security, Firmware Development (SSD)

Req. ID:

JR99759 Principal / Staff Engineer, Embedded Security, 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.

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.

As a Security Firmware Engineer at Micron Technology Inc., you will be providing the technical capability in the creation and integration of Security Firmware IP for use in SSD products. The lifecycle of this responsibility is associated with the organization's product development life cycle and can range from product inception to obsolescence or any portion that is defined by specific assignments. You will also be responsible for providing technical support to implement the development and quality assurance processes necessary to insure the firmware IP consistently provides the required functionality, security, usability, quality/reliability, performance, and ensure Micron SSDs meet their design targets.

Responsibilities:

DEVELOP AND TEST FIRMWARE

SSD products: Develop Security firmware IP subsystems for SSD products that meet or exceed the requirements of the technical spec matrix; including, but not limited to: Security, Performance, Functionality, and Quality/Reliability

Firmware Quality Assurance: Develop a firmware unit and functional tests that ensures the firmware subsystem meets the quality, functional, and performance requirements required at each integration breakthrough in the product development lifecycle

COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

Dedicatedly provide to management, multi-functional team members, and the firmware team consistent, detailed, and properly summarized information regarding activities within the firmware development organization and status of firmware development projects

DEVELOP PEOPLE

Multi-functional Teamwork: Develop and maintain collaborative, open and, constructive relationships with peers and management

Team Development: Provide technical capability that continuously improves team involvement, morale, and productivity

Personal Development: Work to continuously improve your technical capability and communication skills

UTILIZE AI

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.

Requirements :

PhD in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with minimum 2 years experience in embedded firmware development or,

Masters/Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering with minimum 5 years' experience in embedded firmware development

Embedded Security domain knowledge and experience is an advantage

Expertise in the use of programming languages (eg. C, C++, RUST), programming tools & environments

Experience programming in Python is an advantage

Understanding of storage interfaces including ideally PCIe/NVMe, SATA, or SAS

Experience with NAND flash and other non-volatile storage is an advantage

Experience in storage industry, storage systems, or a related technology is an advantage

Experience in conduct analysis, designs, performs programming, debugs, and modifies software

Proficiency in resolving code problems for firmware applications

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.

Job Profile(s):

Firmware Engineer 5

Relocation level: (TBD)

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