Firmware Engineer, Data Center Solid State Drives

Job Title

Firmware Engineer, Data Center Solid State Drives

Role Summary

Develop and debug embedded controller firmware for Micron's data center solid state drives. Work on performance, reliability, validation, and failure analysis in collaboration with hardware, validation, and system engineering teams.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years-of-experience requirement stated.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include firmware development, validation, and cross-team troubleshooting.

• Develop, test, and debug embedded firmware for Data Center SSD controllers and memory systems.
• Analyze firmware behavior, troubleshoot failures, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with hardware, validation, and system engineering teams to reproduce and resolve product issues.
• Contribute to firmware integration, performance optimization, and validation activities.
• Participate in code reviews, bug tracking, and continuous improvement of development processes.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and abilities. Education details are listed under Education Requirements below.

• Experience or academic background in embedded firmware development.
• Programming experience in Python and familiarity with at least one system-level language (C or C++).
• Familiarity with scripting languages, development tools, and debugging environments.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with storage systems or interfaces such as PCIe/NVMe, SATA, or SAS.
• Exposure to NAND flash or other non-volatile memory technologies.
• Knowledge of firmware debugging, failure analysis, and performance profiling.
• Experience with low-level programming (assembly, Rust) or deep embedded systems interaction with hardware components.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. Equivalent practical experience is explicitly accepted.

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.