Principal Engineer, Firmware Development (SSD)

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Singapore is looking for an embedded firmware engineer to develop and test firmware for SSD products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer and electrical engineering, with expertise in embedded firmware development, particularly with C and RUST programming. Key responsibilities include ensuring firmware quality through systematic testing and providing effective communication with cross-functional teams.

Micron values continuous improvement and offers opportunities to integrate AI tools to enhance efficiency. Candidates with leadership experience and a solid understanding of storage systems will thrive in this role, driving innovative solutions to enrich lives through information.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and minimum 4 years' experience in embedded firmware development and debugging.
• More than 2 years recent experience in the storage industry or related technology is an advantage.
• Experience in programming tools & environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware IP subsystems for SSD products to meet technical specifications.
• Conduct unit and functional tests to ensure firmware quality and performance.
• Provide management and team members with detailed summaries of firmware development.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C programming

RUST programming

Python programming

Storage interfaces (PCIE/NVMe)

Communication skills

Team leadership

AI literacy

Education

Masters/Bachelors in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

DEVELOP AND TEST FIRMWARE

• SSD products: Develop firmware IP subsystems for SSD products that meet or exceed the requirements of the technical spec matrix; including, but not limited to: Performance, Endurance, Capacity, Functionality, and Quality/Reliability
• Firmware Quality Assurance: Develop a firmware unit and functional tests that ensures the firmware subsystem meets the quality, functional, and performance requirements required at each integration breakthrough in the product development lifecycle

COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

• Dedicatedly provide management, multi‑functional team members, and the firmware team with consistent, detailed, and accurate summaries of activities within firmware development.

DEVELOP PEOPLE

• Multi‑functional Collaboration: Develop and maintain collaborative, open and, constructive relationships with peers and management
• Team Development: Provide technical capability that continuously improves team involvement, morale, and productivity
• Personal Development: Work to continuously improve your technical capability and communication skills

Ai Responsibilities

• 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

• Masters/Bachelors in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Excellent communication skills.
• In‑depth knowledge and minimum 4 years' experience in embedded firmware development and debugging
• More than 2 years recent experience in storage industry, storage systems, or a related technology is an advantage
• Expertise in programming languages (eg. C, RUST), programming tools & environments
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of day‑to‑day supervision
• Experience with team leadership and/or supervising/mentor engineers
• Experience programming in Python will be viewed as an advantage
• Experience working with storage interfaces ideally PCIE/NVMe is considered a plus
• Experience with NAND flash and other non‑volatile storage can be a plus
• Experience in conduct analysis, designs, performs programming, debugs, and modifies software
• Proficiency in resolving code problems for firmware applications
• 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

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.

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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.