Staff Engineer , SSD Firmware

3M HEALTHCARE; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a senior SSD firmware and simulation engineer to design, develop, and verify advanced storage systems. You will work on architecture validation, firmware behavior, and hardware simulators across cross‑functional teams.

The role requires strong C/C++ programming, 8–12 years of SSD firmware and simulation experience, and deep knowledge of NAND flash, PCIe/NVMe, SATA, and SAS interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.
• 8–12 years of SSD firmware and simulation development experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience with NAND flash memory design and interfaces PCIe/NVMe, SATA, SAS.
• Embedded systems development experience.
• Familiarity with OS concepts and system-level design.
• Experience in SSD/HDD storage systems or related storage tech.
• Agile development practices and software verification experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify simulation models for SSD architecture and firmware.
• Develop and maintain SSD firmware and hardware simulation platforms.
• Model SSD controller components and firmware flows for architecture validation.
• Perform simulation-based verification and root-cause analysis.
• Triage complex system-level issues and support firmware engineers.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, memory, validation, and production teams.
• Apply software development, verification, and system failure analysis methodologies.
• Improve simulation infrastructure, tools, and development practices.

Skills

C/C++ programming

SSD firmware & simulation

NAND flash memory design

PCIe/NVMe/SATA/SAS

Embedded systems development

OS concepts

Storage systems knowledge

Problem solving

Agile development

Education

BE/BS/ME/MS in EE, ECE or CS

Tools

Python programming

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify simulation models for SSD architecture, hardware IPs, and firmware behavior
• Develop and maintain SSD firmware and hardware simulation platforms
• Model SSD controller components and firmware flows to enable architecture validation
• Perform simulation‑based verification and analyze failures to identify root causes
• Triage complex system‑level issues and support firmware engineers in isolating and fixing defects
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including firmware, hardware, memory, validation, and production engineering
• Apply strong software development, verification, and system failure analysis methodologies
• Contribute to improving simulation infrastructure, tools, and development practices

Experience & Skills

• Strong expertise in C/C++ programming (mandatory)
• Around 8-12 years of experience in SSD firmware & simulation development
• Experience working with NAND flash memory design and internals
• Good understanding of storage interfaces and protocols such as PCIe/NVMe, SATA, and SAS
• Experience with Python programming is a plus
• Good understanding of operating systems and system level concepts
• Experience in SSD/HDD storage systems, or related storage technologies
• Working experience in embedded systems development
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problems
• Strong working knowledge of software development, verification, and system failure analysis
• Exposure to software development best practices and Agile development methodologies

Education Requirements & Eligibility

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (BE/BS/ME/MS) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.