Engineer, Firmware Development (SSD)

Job Title

Engineer, Firmware Development (SSD)

Role Summary

Design, implement, and validate firmware IP subsystems for SSD products to meet performance, endurance, capacity, functionality, and reliability requirements. Work within the firmware development team and with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver product milestones and ensure firmware quality across the development lifecycle.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical candidates have practical embedded systems experience; the role expects early-career to mid-career engineers (guidance available in Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include firmware development, verification, and team collaboration.

• Develop firmware IP subsystems for SSD products to satisfy technical specifications for performance, endurance, capacity, functionality, and reliability.
• Create and execute unit and functional tests to ensure firmware quality at integration milestones.
• Debug firmware and embedded system issues using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Provide clear, timely status and technical information to management and cross-functional teams.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency and quality, following organizational and legal guidelines.
• Collaborate across functions to improve team effectiveness and contribute to team development.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and capabilities; listed are priorities and useful extras.

• Proficient in firmware/embedded programming (primarily C) and firmware debugging techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role-appropriate AI literacy to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively.
• Experience with storage interfaces such as PCIe/NVMe is a plus.
• Experience working with NAND flash is advantageous.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering is specified. The posting also allows equivalent practical experience; the role references at least 2 years of embedded systems development experience or equivalent experience.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.