Sr Engineer, Firmware Development (SSD)

Micron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Singapore to build high-performance controller firmware for memory systems. You will develop firmware IP subsystems for SSDs, write QA tests, and triage issues across a cross-functional team.

You’ll lead or mentor engineers while improving power, latency, and SOC complexity. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in embedded firmware, strong C and Rust skills, and familiarity with PCIe/NVMe or NAND storage.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of embedded firmware development and debugging.
• Expertise in C and Rust programming languages.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience leading or supervising engineers is a plus.
• Python experience is advantageous.
• Experience with PCIe/NVMe storage interfaces is a plus.
• Knowledge of NAND flash and non-volatile storage is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware IP subsystems for SSD products per technical specs.
• Create firmware unit and functional tests to meet quality and performance goals.
• Triage failures, file bug reports, and support issue isolation with teams.
• Provide detailed status updates to management and cross-functional peers.
• Foster collaborative relationships and continue personal and team growth.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C programming

Rust

Python

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Masters in CE/EE

Bachelors in CE/EE

Tools

Python

C/C++ IDEs

PCIe/NVMe

Embedded debuggers

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.

As a Firmware Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., you will build groundbreaking high-performance controller firmware for volatile and non-volatile memory systems. You will assist in the evaluation, creation, build, bench testing, debugging, and failure analyzes of firmware for new high-performance memory controllers and Solid State Drives (SSD) that will improve performance, while reducing power, latency and SoC (System on Chip) complexity for the target sectors. You can expect to partner multi-disciplinary Engineers seek multi-functional product development issues. You will triage failures, file bug reports, and help the development teams with isolating issues.

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 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

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
• 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 engineers and technicians
• 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 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

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.