Staff Engineer, SSD Firmware (DevOps)

Job Title

Staff Engineer, SSD Firmware (DevOps)

Role Summary

Senior DevOps engineer on Micron's SSD firmware team based in Bengaluru. The role focuses on designing and operating CI/CD and release automation for firmware, maintaining cloud and infrastructure-as-code, and supporting integration between firmware, software, and hardware.

Experience Level

Senior — 10+ years of experience in DevOps or automation engineering, preferably in high-tech or semiconductor environments.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include building and operating automation and release infrastructure for SSD firmware and supporting cross-functional integration.

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for firmware development and releases.
• Manage firmware release processes and tooling to ensure repeatable, auditable releases.
• Develop automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code and cloud infrastructure (Terraform, Ansible, cloud platforms).
• Operate containerized services and orchestration (Kubernetes) used in firmware validation and tooling.
• Investigate and diagnose complex interactions among firmware, software, and hardware; drive to root cause and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with firmware, validation, firmware QA, and platform teams to improve pipeline reliability and efficiency.
• Manage multiple pipelines in a fast-paced environment and promote DevOps best practices across teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items noted below.

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps or automation engineering roles in high-tech or semiconductor contexts.
• Strong Linux experience.
• Proven experience managing firmware releases and release automation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub CI/CD.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with container orchestration and microservices architectures (Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to handle complex multi-domain issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills; proactive about continuous learning.
• Nice-to-have: general knowledge of NVMe storage protocols.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

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.