Staff/Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title

Staff/Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Role Summary

Lead development of embedded software for custom in-house semiconductor test equipment, working on bare-metal and embedded Linux platforms. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams (software, electrical, control, mechanical) and coordinate with a design team based in Boise, ID to design, manufacture, and support custom testers.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 5 years relevant embedded software experience interfacing with hardware; preferred 8+ years and prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver firmware and higher-level interface software, support manufacturing and field operations, and provide technical leadership to the local team.

• Design and modify embedded test equipment in cross-discipline teams; document designs.
• Develop and debug code in C and C++ on bare metal and under RHEL-compatible Linux; use Bash and Python for tooling and automation.
• Work with New Product Introduction, Field Service, and Operations during manufacture and support of equipment.
• Provide technical guidance, coach engineers, and manage local team performance.
• Hands-on lab work with electronics, test instruments, and third-party equipment.
• Support and improve existing designs in response to manufacturing and production issues.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights to improve efficiency and quality within scope of work.

Requirements

Key must-have skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Must-have: English fluency.
• Must-have: Minimum 5 years experience developing embedded software that interfaces with hardware.
• Must-have: Proficiency in C and C++.
• Must-have: Fundamental electrical engineering knowledge including analog circuitry comprehension, familiarity with lab equipment, and schematic/PCB layout awareness.
• Nice-to-have: Supervisory or people-leadership experience.
• Nice-to-have: Python and Bash proficiency; experience with Linux and GNU tool chain.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with system manufacturing (software + hardware), calibration, and programmatic interfacing with oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in schematic review and PCB layout tasks.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent; degree requirement may be met by 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.