Staff Engineer, Embedded Security, Firmware Development (SSD)

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

Job summary

Micron Technology Inc. is seeking a Security Firmware Engineer to create and integrate Security Firmware IP for SSD products.

You will contribute across the product development lifecycle from inception to obsolescence, ensuring functionality, security, usability, quality, and performance. You will develop and test firmware subsystems, QA tests, and collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to drive secure, high-quality storage solutions while embracing AI-enabled tooling as

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years embedded firmware experience.
• Or Masters/Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least 5 years embedded firmware experience.
• Knowledge of embedded security is advantageous.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Rust; Python is a plus.
• Experience with storage interfaces (PCIe/NVMe, SATA, SAS) preferred.
• Experience with NAND flash and storage systems is advantageous.
• Ability to apply AI literacy in analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test firmware for security firmware IP in SSD products.
• Develop and execute firmware QA tests to ensure quality and performance.
• Communicate with management and cross-functional teams with clear status updates.
• Foster collaboration and development within the team and organization.
• Explore and integrate AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Rust

Python

AI literacy

PCIe/NVMe

NAND flash

Debugging firmware

Education

PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering

MSc/BSc in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Embedded toolchains

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 AND TEST FIRMWARE

• SSD products: 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
• 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 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 Engineering or Electrical Engineering with minimum 2 years experience in embedded firmware development or
• Masters/Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering with minimum 5 years’ experience in embedded firmware development
• 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.

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.