Principal Engineer, ESSD Firmware Developer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Principal Engineer to lead firmware development for high-performance memory controllers and SSDs. You will guide implementation, bench test, debug, and perform failure analyses to improve performance and power efficiency within a multi-disciplinary team.

Ideal with 12+ years in storage/SSD firmware, strong C/assembly skills, ARM tool proficiency, and experience mentoring engineers. Relocation TBD; collaboration across functions is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Firmware Storage/SSD experience is a strong plus.
• Strong firmware design and debugging with assembly and C.
• Knowledge of PCIe/NVMe and storage interfaces (SATA/SAS).
• Experience with ARM development tools and IDEs (e.g., Eclipse).
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and analyzers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance controller firmware for memory systems.
• Evaluate, create, build, bench test, debug, and analyze firmware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive quality.
• Triage failures, file bug reports, and assist development teams.

Skills

Firmware design

C programming

ARM development

PCIe/NVMe

Scripting languages

Debugging

Team leadership

Oscilloscopes

Education

Electrical/ Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Eclipse IDE

ARM development tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic/bus analyzers

Job description

JR111253 Principal Engineer, ESSD Firmware Developer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As a Principal Firmware Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., you will build groundbreaking high-performance controller firmware for volatile and non-volatile memory systems. You will assist in the evaluation, creation, build, bench testing, debugging, and failure analyzes of firmware for new high-performance memory controllers and Solid State Drives (SSD) that will improve performance, while reducing power, latency and SoC (System on Chip) complexity for the target sectors. You can expect to partner multi-disciplinary Engineers seek multi-functional product development issues. You will triage failures, file bug reports, use AI Supported and help the development teams with isolating issues.

Job Responsibilities

• 12+ Years in Firmware Storage/SSD would be a strong plus.
• Strong firmware design and debug experience using assembly and C programming.
• Knowledge of mass storage interface protocol PCIe/NVMe,
• Understanding of storage interfaces including SATA, or SAS (optional)
• Strong skill in ARM development tools and IDE such as Eclipse
• Knowledge in the use of scripting languages, programming tools and environments
• Experience in the storage industry in SSD, HDD, storage systems, or a related technology.
• Working knowledge of NAND flash and other non-volatile storage is optional but plus.
• Experience in test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic/bus analyzers (good to have).
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of day-to-day supervision.
• Experience with team leadership and/or supervising junior engineers and technicians.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team and under the pressure of multiple priorities.

Education Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent required

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills and maintain positive relationships
• Ambitious, goal-oriented, and a dedicated colleague
• Collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment
• AI Supported

Job Profile(s)

Firmware Engineer 5

Relocation level: (TBD)

Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.