Staff Engineer SSD Software

Micron Technology; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is looking for a qualified software engineer in Hyderabad, India. The candidate will develop system-level software, perform debugging, and lead technical discussions. The role demands extensive experience with C, C++, and understanding of OS internals.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering and 8+ years of experience in full stack application development in the storage area on Windows and Linux OS are required. Micron offers a dynamic work environment emphasizing innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for system-level software development.
• Hands-on experience with Python/Pybind for interfacing, tooling.
• Deep understanding of OS internals, storage stack, kernel-mode interactions, and driver workflows.
• Solid knowledge of NVMe, UFS/SCSI protocols, and platform interfaces.
• Experience on Linux, Windows, and embedded/automotive platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking, debugging capability, and ability to work on complex system-level issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve low-level software components interacting with OS drivers.
• Perform deep debugging using C/C++, Python, and system-level tools.
• Lead requirement collection and technical planning.
• Drive implementation, integration, testing, and delivery of software components.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams for effective communication.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Python

OS Internals

Debugging

Storage Protocols

Linux

Windows

Embedded Systems

Education

Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Design and Development
  • Develop and improve low‑level software components interacting with OS drivers, storage protocols, and solid-state and UFS hardware.
  • Build robust, scalable system‑level modules targeting environments including Linux, Windows, in‑vehicle systems, and embedded technology.
  • Chip in to driver‑level or firmware‑adjacent feature development.
• Debugging & Analysis
  • Perform deep debugging using C/C++, Python, and system‑level tools (kernel logs, traces, crash dumps, protocol analyzers).
  • Diagnose issues across the full I/O stack: OS → driver → controller → NAND/UFS media.
  • Collaborate with FW, HW, validation, and platform teams for quick triage and root cause analysis.
• End‑to‑End Ownership
  • Lead requirement collection, technical planning, architectural discussions, and design reviews.
  • Drive implementation, integration, testing, and delivery of software components.
  • Ensure high‑quality releases aligned with program achievements.
• Collaborator & multi‑functional teamwork
• Partner closely with platform, firmware, QA, hardware, and product engineering teams.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and design decisions with partners effectively.
• Mentor team members who are developing their skills and contribute to technical excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for system‑level software development.
• Hands‑on experience with Python/Pybind for interfacing, tooling.
• Deep understanding of OS internals, storage stack, kernel‑mode interactions, and driver workflows.
• Solid knowledge of NVMe, UFS/SCSI protocols, and platform interfaces.
• Experience on Linux, Windows, and embedded/automotive platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking, debugging capability, and ability to work on complex system‑level issues.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in the full stack application development, preferably in Storage area on Windows & Linux OS

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high‑performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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