Senior Security Firmware Architect - Post-Quantum & Trust

Micron Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 326,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Security Firmware Architect for its SSD team in San Jose. You will define the security architecture and lead cryptographic strategy across firmware, SoC and hardware interfaces, including post-quantum migration.

The role requires deep cryptography expertise and the ability to guide SDL processes, threat modeling, and industry standards engagement. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years in security firmware.
• Deep cryptography expertise: AES-XTS, Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Attestation.
• Post-quantum crypto knowledge with LMS/ML-DSA/ML-KEM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end security architecture for Micron SSDs across lifecycle.
• Set multi-generation firmware security roadmap aligned to standards.
• Architect cryptography-based solutions (encryption, Root of Trust, Safe Boot, Attestation).
• Lead post-quantum crypto strategy and migration decisions.
• Translate specs (OCP/NVMe/PCIe/DMTF SPDM) into security requirements.
• Own SDL: threat modeling, code review, fuzzing, certification readiness.
• Mentor security firmware engineers and engage standards groups.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Firmware security

C programming

Python programming

Post-quantum crypto

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Embedded Systems

Cyber Security

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

JTAG

Memory dumps

Bus analyzers

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Security Firmware Architect for its SSD team in San Jose. You will define the security architecture and lead cryptographic strategy across firmware, SoC and hardware interfaces, including post-quantum migration.

The role requires deep cryptography expertise and the ability to guide SDL processes, threat modeling, and industry standards engagement. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills are essential.