Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits guide

Job summary

Micron Technology Inc. is seeking an embedded firmware engineer for the Equipment Software Design team in Boise, Idaho.

You will develop software that runs on bare metal and embedded Linux, collaborating with software, electrical, control, and mechanical engineers to bring up new equipment. Responsibilities include writing C/C++, Bash, and Python on bare‑metal and RHEL‑based Linux, debugging firmware with schematics and lab equipment, and working with distributed teams in Boise, San Jose, Penang

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of embedded software development tightly coupled to custom hardware.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Ability to read schematics and trace hardware/software interfaces during debug.
• Hands‑on experience using lab equipment to debug real systems.
• Experience/interest in Agentic AI code development and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify equipment in cross‑discipline design teams (software, electrical, control, and mechanical).
• Write code in C, C++, Bash, and Python on bare‑metal and RHEL‑compatible Linux distros in containers.
• Collaborate with NPI and Operations during equipment manufacturing.
• Lead innovative projects delivering solutions unique to Micron.
• Improve existing designs and provide manufacturing support.
• Debug firmware‑hardware interactions using schematics, lab equipment, and test instruments.
• Work with distributed teams in Boise, Idaho; San Jose, California; Penang, Malaysia; and Hyderabad, India.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, and control engineers on memory testers.
• Write technical documents and communicate results.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Bash

schematics reading

embedded software

lab-debugging

Education

B.S. in EE/CE

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

DMMs

Job description

Micron Technology Inc. is a world leader in semiconductor manufacturing. The Systems Integration Group designs and manufactures internal equipment that gives Micron a competitive edge in the marketplace. The Equipment Software Design team is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to develop software that runs on bare metal and embedded Linux as well as higher‑level interface software.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and modify existing equipment in cross‑discipline design teams (software, electrical, control, and mechanical engineers).
• Write code in C, C++, Bash, and Python on bare‑metal and RHEL‑compatible Linux distros in containers.
• Collaborate with New Product Introduction and Operations teams during the manufacturing of equipment.
• Lead innovative projects that create solutions no other company offers.
• Improve existing designs and provide manufacturing and production support.
• Perform hands‑on work with electronics, computers, and in‑house and third‑party lab equipment.
• Debug software‑hardware interactions using schematics, layout plots, datasheets, and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, SMUs) to root‑cause system‑level issues.
• Work with a geographically distributed design team in Boise, Idaho; San Jose, California; Penang, Malaysia; and Hyderabad, India.
• Collaborate closely with software, electrical, mechanical, and control engineers in the design and development of next‑generation memory testers.
• Use lab equipment, schematics, and layout drawings for design bring‑up and testing; write technical documents and communicate results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of embedded software development tightly coupled to custom hardware.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Demonstrated ability to read schematics and trace hardware/software interfaces during debug.
• Working knowledge of analog and mixed‑signal circuits sufficient to understand signal paths, measurement techniques, and common failure modes.
• Hands‑on experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and power supplies to debug real systems.
• Comfortable debugging issues that span firmware, board‑level electronics, and electromechanical interactions.
• Experience and/or interest in Agentic AI code development and incorporating Agentic workflows into current or future processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software interfacing with hardware.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash.
• Proficiency in Linux and the GNU tool chain.
• Ability to explain and debug analog front‑ends, ADC/DAC paths, and common noise/grounding issues.
• Experience programmatically interfacing with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs) for calibration.
• Experience with Linux device interaction, drivers, or kernel‑level debugging.
• Familiarity with PCIe software and hardware layers.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans in all locations.
• Benefit programs that protect income if unable to work due to illness or injury, plus paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.
• Additional benefits information available in the Micron Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Micron is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and 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.