Staff Engineer, Firmware Development (SSD)

About the role

Micron is looking for a Staff Engineer to develop and test firmware for its SSD products. The role covers building firmware IP subsystems, writing unit and functional tests, and keeping management and the team informed, with AI-assisted tools integrated into daily work.

Key responsibilities

• Develop firmware IP subsystems for SSD products that meet or exceed the technical specification matrix, covering performance, endurance, capacity, functionality and quality/reliability.
• Develop firmware unit and functional tests that ensure the subsystem meets quality, functional and performance requirements at each integration milestone.
• Provide management, multi-functional team members and the firmware team with consistent, detailed and accurate summaries of firmware development activities.
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and management, and support team and personal development.
• Use AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and quality, and share AI-enabled improvements within scope.

Required profile

• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• In-depth knowledge and at least 4 years of experience in embedded firmware development and debugging.
• More than 2 years of recent experience in storage, storage systems or a related technology is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and experience leading teams or mentoring engineers.

Required skills

• Programming languages such as C and Rust, and programming tools and environments.
• Python is an advantage.
• Storage interfaces such as PCIe/NVMe and NAND flash are a plus.
• Software design, programming, debugging and modification, and strong code problem resolution.
• Excellent communication skills and digital fluency.