Embedded Software Lead

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise, Idaho is seeking an Embedded Software Design Engineer Lead. In this role, you will supervise and develop embedded and system software, primarily using C++ and Python, while mentoring a team of 4-6 engineers.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a technical design role and strong skills in hardware debugging and team leadership. Micron offers competitive benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in a similar design role.
• Proficiency in low-level and object-oriented C++.
• Familiarity with Linux and GNU tool chain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor team members in software development.
• Develop and debug embedded software and system software.
• Collaborate globally with team members.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Linux environment

Hardware debugging

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs)

Software build tools

Job description

Embedded Software Design Engineer Lead

Our equipment software team is looking to hire a driven, motivated embedded software lead engineer to supervise and develop software on bare metal, embedded Linux, and higher-level interface software for custom semiconductor testers.

Daily Responsibilities

• Provide technical and soft-skills mentoring to team members.
• Give performance coaching and follow up on performance goals.
• Perform administrative tasks for team members.
• Develop embedded software (bare metal, Linux), debug hardware, review PCB layouts, prototype circuits, debug analog and digital hardware, test, and document.
• Develop system software for back‑end command and control framework, employ IoT protocols, collaborate with third‑party control devices, automate testing, and document.
• Code primarily in C++ and Python under Linux for microcontrollers and computing modules.
• Work in cross‑discipline design teams involving software, electrical, controls, and mechanical engineers.
• Collaborate globally with other team members.
• Craft design and manufacturing documentation.

Primary Responsibilities

• 50/50 people‑leader and technical contributor role.
• Supervise 4–6 team members, providing mentorship and performance management.
• Help the team meet design commitments.
• Work closely with software, electrical, mechanical, and control engineers in the design, development, and support of next‑generation memory testers.
• Develop and debug in C++ and Python.
• Use lab equipment for design bring‑up, debug, and testing.
• Communicate—written, spoken, creating technical documents in English.
• Attend occasional off‑hour collaboration meetings with portions of the distributed team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of technical experience in a similar design role.
• Software:
  • Proficiency in C++ (low‑level and OO concepts).
  • Familiarity with Linux and GNU tool chain.
  • Knowledge of advanced OS concepts.
  • Knowledge of concurrency concepts.
  • Inter‑process communication experience.
  • Network configuration and debug experience.
• Hardware:
  • Desire to work in a hands‑on lab environment, curiosity about how things function.
  • Familiarity with schematics and PCB layout.
  • Experience with lab equipment – power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs.
  • Knowledge of intermediate electrical engineering concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Project leadership experience.
• Experience with containers in development and deployment.
• Experience with traceable calibration standards.
• Software build tool familiarity.
• System design experience (HW/SW).
• Familiarity with PLM software.

Micron offers robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.