Staff / Senior Security Engineer, Firmware Test, SSD

Job Title

Staff / Senior Security Engineer, Firmware Test, SSD

Role Summary

Lead security validation and test strategy for SSD firmware across development, qualification, and sustaining phases. Work with firmware and system architects to design, validate, and harden security features for current and next-generation SSD platforms.

Experience Level

Senior-level role. Typically requires over 5 years of relevant experience in SSD firmware testing, firmware development, security validation, or related storage technologies.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining strategy, building frameworks, and driving execution for firmware security validation.

• Define and own end-to-end security test strategy across product lifecycle (development, qualification, sustaining).
• Architect security validation frameworks for current and next-generation SSD platforms.
• Lead root-cause analysis on critical security failures and customer escalations; drive systemic corrective actions.
• Drive security test automation strategy, tooling roadmap, and scalable regression infrastructure.
• Partner with firmware and system architects on secure design, threat modeling, and code reviews.
• Communicate security risks, coverage gaps, and mitigation plans to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers and provide technical leadership in security validation.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights to improve efficiency and quality while complying with standards and legal requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within scope of work.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for the role. Education requirements are listed separately below.

• Over 5 years of experience in SSD firmware testing, firmware development, security validation, or related storage technologies.
• Deep understanding of SSD security architecture, PCIe/NVMe protocols, and storage industry trends.
• Strong background in embedded firmware systems, Python-based test automation, and validation framework development.
• Proven track record leading security validation and qualification strategies across multiple SSD product generations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence architecture decisions and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role-appropriate AI literacy to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on knowledge of TCG Opal, NVMe Security, SPDM, Secure Boot, cryptography, FIPS, hardware Root of Trust, and key management architectures.
• Nice-to-have: Industry recognition such as publications, patents, or standards participation.

Education Requirements

B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, 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.