Principal Engineer, Firmware

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Firmware

Role Summary

Technical leader for SSD firmware responsible for driving architecture, specifications, and design standards across development teams. Hands-on role that combines firmware development, system bring-up, cross-team collaboration, and high-level debugging to deliver enterprise-class SSD products.

Experience Level

Senior — 7+ years of firmware development experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include architecture, development, validation, and cross-team technical leadership for SSD firmware.

• Define and drive firmware architecture for next-generation SSD platforms; produce clear specifications and design standards.
• Design, develop, and test firmware and development tools for embedded environments targeting memory/SSD systems.
• Provide high-level debug, troubleshooting, and failure analysis across firmware, ASIC/FPGA/system bring-up, and host integration.
• Validate customer requirements and product roadmaps; advocate for firmware quality in system-level contexts.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams through architectural guidance, design reviews, and technical documentation.
• Develop and improve test tools, methods, and frameworks to increase development efficiency and test coverage.
• Review and contribute to technical documentation and deliverables that meet internal and industry standards.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Must-have: 7+ years of firmware development experience with strong embedded-systems and controller-level software background.
• Proficiency in machine/assembly languages and high-level languages commonly used in embedded development (C, C++, Python).
• Hands-on experience with ASIC/FPGA/system bring-up, system-level debug, and failure analysis in a firmware context.
• Experience driving technical direction across multiple engineering teams and participating in distributed code/design reviews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required for cross-team coordination and documentation.
• Nice-to-have: 10+ years in SSD or storage firmware, deep understanding of SSD data path (FTL, NVMe/PCIe, NAND/media management), verification/validation methodologies, automated test frameworks and Python scripting, and familiarity with AI/ML concepts applied to firmware tooling or workflows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree or PhD in a related field is preferred.

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.