Firmware Engineer

Job Title

Firmware Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and validate firmware for SSD products within a cross-functional engineering team. Focus on firmware quality, failure analysis, design verification, and tools to support embedded storage systems.

Experience Level

Mid-level — role requires approximately 5 years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Work on SSD firmware development, verification, and failure analysis across hardware and host systems.

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware targeting SSD controllers and memory systems.
• Perform design verification using simulation and product testing; validate customer requirements.
• Debug and perform root-cause analysis for firmware-related failures in test and target environments.
• Participate in SCRUM/Agile processes, conduct distributed code reviews, and follow engineering workflows.
• Create and maintain test tools, automation, and CI/build systems for firmware validation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers when required.

Requirements

Key technical skills and domain experience required for successful performance in the role.

• Must-have: SSD firmware testing or development experience.
• Must-have: Experience with SSD or NAND Flash development and Flash Translation Layer algorithms.
• Must-have: Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for firmware and test tool development.
• Must-have: Familiarity with storage protocols such as PCIe and NVMe; knowledge of ONFI/USB is beneficial.
• Must-have: Experience with Git-based development flows, branch management, and Agile methodologies.
• Must-have: Test automation, testing methodologies, and working with CI/build automation systems.
• Must-have: Experience using scripting languages and debugging/failure-analysis tools in embedded environments.
• Nice-to-have: Prior team leadership or supervision experience; experience with advanced verification methods.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field plus five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or an engineer-related occupation (as stated by the employer).

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.