Firmware Engineer

Job Title

Firmware Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and validate firmware for SSD products, focusing on embedded code quality, failure analysis, and verification in test and host environments. Work within a cross-functional team using Agile processes to deliver firmware for innovative memory products.

Experience Level

Mid-level — approximately 5 years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience is expected for this role.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and maintain SSD firmware for embedded environments.
• Perform failure analysis and debug firmware/hardware interactions in test and host systems.
• Validate customer requirements and perform product testing and simulation-based verification.
• Develop and maintain automated test tools, test methodologies, and CI/build systems.
• Participate in SCRUM/Agile processes, distributed code reviews, and GIT-based workflows.
• Contribute to test automation and continuous integration for firmware validation.
• Mentor or supervise junior engineers and coordinate work across multifunctional teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Experience with SSD firmware testing or development and NAND/Flash technologies.
• Proficient in Python and/or C/C++ for code development and scripting.
• Knowledge of Flash Translation Layer (FTL) algorithms.
• Familiarity with storage protocols such as PCIe and NVMe; ONFI and USB experience is a plus.
• Experience with Agile development, GIT workflows, branch management, and code review practices.
• Experience with test automation frameworks, testing methodologies, and related tools.
• Experience with automated build systems, continuous integration, and test automation pipelines.

Education Requirements

Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, followed by 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate engineering experience in the job offered or an engineer-related occupation.

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.