Staff / Principal Security Engineer, Firmware Test, SSD

Micron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron is seeking a senior Security Validation professional to own end-to-end validation strategies for SSD lifecycles, from development to sustaining. You will architect scalable frameworks and lead root-cause analyses across multiple SSD generations.

Join a team focused on secure design reviews, threat modeling, and automation, collaborating with firmware and systems architects to drive robust security across products.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 6+ years experience in SSD firmware testing, firmware development, security validation, or related storage technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading security validation strategies and qualification activities across multiple SSD product generations.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end security validation strategies across SSD lifecycles.
• Architect and maintain scalable security validation frameworks for firmware platforms.
• Lead root cause analysis of security-related failures, customer escalations, qualification issues, and field escapes; drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive security test automation roadmaps, regression infrastructure, and validation tool development to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Collaborate with firmware architects, system architects, and development teams on secure design reviews, threat modeling, and security-focused code reviews.

Skills

SSD security architecture

PCIe/NVMe protocols

Security validation

Python automation

Embedded firmware

Threat assessment

Regression testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

B.Sc./Higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Validation frameworks

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.

Main Responsibilities

Define and own end-to-end security validation strategies across SSD product lifecycles, including development, qualification, release, and sustaining activities. Architect and maintain scalable security validation frameworks for current and next-generation SSD firmware platforms. Lead root cause analysis of security-related failures, customer escalations, qualification issues, and field escapes; drive corrective and preventive actions. Drive security test automation roadmaps, regression infrastructure, and validation tool development to improve coverage and efficiency. Collaborate with firmware architects, system architects, and development teams on secure design reviews, threat modeling, and security-focused code reviews. Assess and communicate security risks, validation coverage gaps, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership.

Other Responsibilities

Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in security validation methodologies, test automation, and problem-solving approaches. Influence security validation standards, best practices, and qualification readiness across multiple SSD product generations. Present technical findings, project risks, and validation status updates to cross-functional and leadership teams.

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.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Over 6 years of experience in SSD firmware testing, firmware development, security validation, or related storage technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading security validation strategies and qualification activities across multiple SSD product generations.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of SSD security architecture, PCIe/NVMe protocols, and storage security technologies.
• Experience with SSD security technologies such as TCG Opal, NVMe Security, SPDM, Secure Boot, cryptography, FIPS, hardware Root of Trust, and key management architectures.
• Strong background in embedded firmware systems, Python-based test automation, and validation framework development.
• Expertise in security validation, threat assessment, root cause analysis, and regression test infrastructure.

Soft Skills

• Structured problem-solving and data-driven decision making for complex technical issues.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Clear technical communication and ability to influence architecture and validation decisions.
• Mentoring, coaching, and technical leadership capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Industry contributions through publications, patents, or participation in standards organizations.
• Ability to apply role-appropriate AI literacy and digital fluency to leverage AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively.

Emb ... Micron’s Core Values People – Respect, develop, and empower others Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking Tenacity – Show grit and determination Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace

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.

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