Principal / Staff Engineer, Embedded Security, Firmware Development (SSD)

Micron Technology, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Security Firmware Engineer to create and integrate security firmware IP for SSD products, supporting the full product lifecycle from inception to obsolescence.

You will develop firmware subsystems, write unit and functional tests, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure security, performance, and reliability while aligning with design targets. Applicants should have doctoral or master’s/bachelor’s degrees in computer or electrical

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 2+ years embedded firmware development experience, or Bachelor’s/Master’s in computer or electrical engineering with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Embedded security domain knowledge is advantageous.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Rust; Python is a plus.
• Experience with storage interfaces (PCIe/NVMe, SATA, or SAS) is beneficial.
• Experience in storage industry or storage systems is advantageous.
• Ability to develop, debug, and modify firmware; resolve firmware issues.
• Ability to apply AI literacy to use AI-enabled tools responsibly for research and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop security firmware IP subsystems for SSD products meeting technical specs including security, performance, functionality, and quality.
• Create firmware unit and functional tests ensuring quality and performance across integration stages.
• Communicate progress and status clearly to management and cross-functional teams.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement within the firmware team and related functions.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and contribute to AI-enabled enhancements within scope.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Rust

Python

AI literacy

Education

PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's/Master's in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCIe/NVMe interfaces

NAND flash storage

Job description

Company Vision

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

About Micron Technology

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

As a Security Firmware Engineer at Micron Technology Inc., you will be providing the technical capability in the creation and integration of Security Firmware IP for use in SSD products. The lifecycle of this responsibility is associated with the organization’s product development life cycle and can range from product inception to obsolescence or any portion that is defined by specific assignments. You will also be responsible for providing technical support to implement the development and quality assurance processes necessary to insure the firmware IP consistently provides the required functionality, security, usability, quality/reliability, performance, and ensure Micron SSDs meet their design targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop Security firmware IP subsystems for SSD products that meet or exceed the requirements of the technical spec matrix; including, but not limited to: Security, Performance, Functionality, and Quality/Reliability
• 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 to management, multi-functional team members, and the firmware team consistent, detailed, and properly summarized information regarding activities within the firmware development organization and status of firmware development projects
• Develop people: Multi-functional Teamwork—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
• Utilize AI: 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

• PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of embedded firmware development experience, or Bachelor's/master's degree in computer or electrical engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Embedded Security domain knowledge and experience is an advantage
• Expertise in the use of programming languages (eg. C, C++, RUST), programming tools & environments
• Experience programming in Python is an advantage
• Understanding of storage interfaces including ideally PCIe/NVMe, SATA, or SAS
• Experience with NAND flash and other non-volatile storage is an advantage
• Experience in storage industry, storage systems, or a related technology is an advantage
• 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. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

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.