Staff / Senior Security Engineer, Firmware Test

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD seeks an experienced security validation professional to own end-to-end test strategy for SSD platforms. You will architect validation frameworks, lead root-cause analyses of security failures, and drive automation strategies at scale.

The role requires deep SSD security knowledge, firmware experience, and strong cross-functional leadership. You will mentor engineers and incorporate AI-assisted insights while adhering to standards and legal

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end security test strategy across all products, covering development, qualification, and sustaining phases.
• Architect security validation frameworks for current and next generation SSD platforms.
• Lead root-cause analysis on critical security failures, customer escalations, and field escapes — drive systemic corrective actions.
• Drive security test automation strategy, tooling roadmap, and regression infrastructure at scale.
• Partner with firmware architects 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; provide technical leadership and set the standard for security validation excellence across the organization.
• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Skills

Security architecture

Python-based automation

Firmware systems

Validation framework development

Cross-functional leadership

AI literacy for research

Influence architecture decisions

Publications/patents (plus)

Education

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

Tools

Python

NVMe/PCIe tooling

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end security test strategy across all products, covering development, qualification, and sustaining phases

• Architect security validation frameworks for current and next generation SSD platforms

• Lead root-cause analysis on critical security failures, customer escalations, and field escapes — drive systemic corrective actions

• Drive security test automation strategy, tooling roadmap, and regression infrastructure at scale

• Partner with firmware architects 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; provide technical leadership and set the standard for security validation excellence across the organization

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Requirements

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

• 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.

• Hands-on knowledge of TCG Opal, NVMe Security, SPDM, Secure Boot, cryptography, FIPS, hardware Root of Trust, and key management architectures is an advantage

• 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

• Industry recognition or contributions (publications, patents, standards participation) is a plus

• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes