Security Firmware Architect: Post-Quantum Ready

Micron Technology; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Security Firmware Engineer for its enterprise SSD team. This role involves designing and developing security features to protect storage products against cyber threats, implementing cryptography-based solutions, and leading initiatives for post-quantum cryptography.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, extensive firmware development experience, and proficiency in C and Python. Micron offers a competitive salary ranging from $161,000 to $318,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in security firmware development.
• Hands-on experience with data encryption (AES-XTS), Root of Trust, and Secure Boot.
• Knowledge of enterprise storage security standards (PCIe, NVMe, TCG).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security features for Micron enterprise SSDs.
• Architect, implement, and debug cryptography-based security solutions.
• Drive the Security Development Lifecycle including threat modeling and testing.

Skills

Applied cryptography

Firmware security

C programming

Python

Threat modeling

Debugging on SoC

Agile methodologies

Post-quantum cryptography

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Master's degree or Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

JTAG

Memory dumps

Bus analyzers

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Security Firmware Engineer for its enterprise SSD team. This role involves designing and developing security features to protect storage products against cyber threats, implementing cryptography-based solutions, and leading initiatives for post-quantum cryptography.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, extensive firmware development experience, and proficiency in C and Python. Micron offers a competitive salary ranging from $161,000 to $318,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.