Staff Engineer SSD Software

Micron Technology, Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Hyderabad is seeking a Staff Engineer for their SSD Software team. The role involves developing sophisticated automation solutions and software tools for storage technologies, along with maintaining existing software stacks.

The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in C and C++, extensive experience in full stack application development, and the ability to work on complex system-level issues.

The position offers opportunities for mentoring and cross-functional collaboration within the engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in full stack application development, preferably in Storage area.
• Strong analytical thinking and debugging capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance low-level software components for storage technologies.
• Perform deep debugging using C/C++, Python, and system-level tools.
• Lead technical planning, architectural discussions, and design reviews.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python

Debugging

System-level software development

Storage protocols

Education

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

Job description

Req. ID: JR89133 Staff Engineer, SSD Software

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.

A Staff Engineer in Global Automation (GAT) and Software team is responsible for the development and enhancement of sophisticated automation solutions and software tools and frameworks for storage technologies, maintenance of existing software stacks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Development
  • Develop and enhance low‑level software components interacting with OS drivers, storage protocols, and SSD/UFS devices.
  • Build robust, scalable system‑level modules for Linux, Windows, automotive, and embedded environments.
  • Contribute to driver‑level or firmware‑adjacent feature development as required.
• 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 milestones.
• Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with platform, firmware, QA, hardware, and product engineering teams.
  • Communicate technical status, risks, and design decisions with stakeholders effectively.
  • Mentor junior team members 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.

Good‑to‑Have

• Exposure to performance profiling, static analysis, memory tools, and CI/CD environments.
• Familiarity with frontend UI development/integration.

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.

Job Details

• Job Profile(s): Systems Software Engineer 4
• Relocation level: (TBD)

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.