Senior SSD Security Engineer: Validation & Automation Lead

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking a high‑caliber security test leader for SSD platforms.

You will define end-to-end security test strategy across development, qualification, and sustaining phases and architect validation frameworks for current and next‑gen SSDs. The role requires deep SSD security knowledge, experience in firmware testing, and a track record of driving cross‑functional security initiatives, with hands-on Python automation and threat modeling.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Over 5 years of experience in SSD firmware testing, firmware development, security validation, or related storage technologies.
• Deep understanding of SSD security architecture, PCIe/NVMe protocols, and storage industry trends.
• Hands-on knowledge of TCG Opal, NVMe Security, SPDM, Secure Boot, cryptography, FIPS, hardware Root of Trust, and key management architectures is an advantage.
• Strong background in embedded firmware systems, Python-based test automation, and validation framework development.
• Proven track record leading security validation and qualification strategies across multiple SSD product generations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence architecture decisions and drive cross-functional initiatives
• Industry recognition or contributions (publications, patents, standards participation) is a plus
• 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

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end security test strategy across all products, covering development, qualification, and sustaining phases
• Architect security validation frameworks for current and next generation SSD platforms
• Lead root-cause analysis on critical security failures, customer escalations, and field escapes — drive systemic corrective actions
• Drive security test automation strategy, tooling roadmap, and regression infrastructure at scale
• Partner with firmware architects and system architects on secure design, threat modeling, and code reviews
• Communicate security risks, coverage gaps, and mitigation plans to cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Mentor senior and junior engineers; provide technical leadership and set the standard for security validation excellence across the organization
• 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.

Skills

Firmware testing

Security validation

Python automation

Embedded firmware

Threat modeling

Code reviews

Leadership

Education

B.S./M.S. in EE/CS

Tools

TCG Opal

NVMe Security

SPDM

Cryptography

Job description

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking a high‑caliber security test leader for SSD platforms.

You will define end-to-end security test strategy across development, qualification, and sustaining phases and architect validation frameworks for current and next‑gen SSDs. The role requires deep SSD security knowledge, experience in firmware testing, and a track record of driving cross‑functional security initiatives, with hands-on Python automation and threat modeling.