Senior Systems Software Engineer

Job Title

Senior Systems Software Engineer

Role Summary

Embedded software engineer responsible for developing firmware and higher-level interface software for custom in-house semiconductor test equipment. Work spans bare-metal firmware to embedded Linux and containerized applications, collaborating with electrical, control, and mechanical engineers to design, build, and support production equipment.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting lists preferred industry experience of 3+ years in embedded work.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, implementation, testing, and support of embedded software on physical hardware used in manufacturing and test.

• Develop and modify embedded software and system-level interfaces for custom test equipment.
• Write and maintain code in C, C++, Bash, and Python for bare-metal and Linux environments.
• Work on RHEL-compatible Linux distributions and containerized toolchains.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for designs and software.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams (software, electrical, control, mechanical) during design and New Product Introduction.
• Support manufacturing and field service teams: troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing equipment.
• Hands-on lab work: test and validate software on electronic hardware and measurement equipment.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and contribute AI-enabled process improvements where appropriate.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and tools, plus preferred qualifications.

• Must-have: Proficiency in C and C++.
• Must-have: Fundamental mixed-signal electronics knowledge.
• Must-have: Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters (DMMs).
• Must-have: Experience with Linux and the GNU toolchain.
• Nice-to-have: Python proficiency and experience with embedded software tools.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with development tools: Jira, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory.
• Nice-to-have: Proficiency with schematics and PCB layout; deeper mixed-signal circuit expertise.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with SMUs and other advanced lab equipment and building integrated hardware+software systems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering — or equivalent practical 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.