MTS Firmware Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, a world leader in memory and storage, seeks a key technical leader to define the architecture and long‑term strategy for Common Services firmware across SSD generations. You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate with hardware, silicon, software, and product teams.

The role emphasizes solving complex storage challenges, improving performance and reliability, and guiding AI‑assisted engineering practices to advance platform capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of embedded firmware development with architectural ownership and technical leadership.
• 3+ years SSD industry experience with Common Services firmware, ARC processors, compilers and build environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in C and/or Rust; deep knowledge of PCIe/NVMe storage architectures.
• Experience collaborating across hardware, silicon, system software and product teams to deliver complex solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Common Services firmware architecture and technical strategy across SSD products and storage platforms.
• Lead the design of embedded firmware solutions, establish engineering standards, and drive architectural decisions.
• Partner with hardware, silicon, software, and product teams to solve system-level challenges and optimize storage stack.
• Communicate architecture plans, technical risks, and technology recommendations to engineering and business partners.
• Mentor senior engineers, promote engineering excellence, and lead adoption of AI-assisted development practices.

Skills

Embedded firmware

Architectural ownership

SSD industry experience

C

Rust

PCIe/NVMe architectures

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. We build firmware that sits at the core of industry‑leading SSD products, enabling the performance, reliability, and scalability our customers depend on every day. Our team works across hardware, silicon, systems, and software to solve complex storage challenges and shape the future of storage technology. If you enjoy solving difficult engineering problems and influencing technical direction, you'll find plenty of opportunities to make an impact here. This role is a key technical leadership position responsible for defining the architecture and long‑term strategy for Common Services firmware across multiple SSD product generations. You will guide critical architectural decisions, collaborate with experts across subject areas, mentor engineers, and help drive the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI‑assisted engineering practices. Your work will directly influence product quality, development efficiency, and future platform capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Common Services firmware architecture and technical strategy across SSD products and storage platforms
• Lead the design of embedded firmware solutions, establish engineering standards, and drive architectural decisions that improve performance, scalability, and reliability
• Partner with hardware, silicon, software, and product teams to solve system‑level challenges and optimize the storage stack
• Communicate architecture plans, technical risks, and technology recommendations to engineering and business partners
• Mentor senior engineers, promote engineering excellence, and lead adoption of AI‑assisted development practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of embedded firmware development experience with architectural ownership and technical leadership in the storage or semiconductor industry
• 3+ years of SSD industry experience with expertise in Common Services firmware, ARC processors, compilers, and build environments
• Expert-level proficiency in C and/or Rust and deep knowledge of PCIe/NVMe storage architectures
• Experience working across hardware, silicon, system software, and product teams to deliver complex technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience defining firmware architecture and long‑term technical strategy across product platforms or organizations
• Expertise in firmware performance analysis, optimization, benchmarking, and system‑level debugging
• Experience with RISC‑V processors, Python‑based automation, and embedded systems spanning hardware through application layers
• Track record of technical innovation demonstrated through patents, publications, standards contributions, or conference presentations
• Experience evaluating and applying AI and machine learning technologies to improve engineering productivity, product quality, or product capabilities

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $175,000.00 - $307,000.00 a year Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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.

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