Senior SSD Firmware Engineer (C/C++, NVMe)

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in the United States seeks a Firmware Engineer to design and develop controller firmware for memory systems and SSDs, collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines to improve performance and reliability.

You will contribute across the development lifecycle, from design and implementation to debugging and root cause analysis, leveraging AI-assisted tools where appropriate. The role requires strong embedded C skills and experience with memory technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience with 8+ years of industry experience
• Experience developing embedded firmware using C for resource-constrained systems
• Experience debugging firmware and fault analysis in hardware-software environments
• Knowledge of RTOS, memory management, compilers, and low-level system architectures
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and enhance firmware for memory controllers and SSD solutions
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve firmware, hardware, and system-level issues
• Perform bench testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigations using AI-assisted tools where appropriate
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to isolate issues and drive product improvements
• Create and maintain firmware design documentation and technical specifications

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C programming

RTOS knowledge

Memory management

Low-level systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++

Assembly

Scripting languages

PCIe/NVMe

DDR interfaces

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in the United States seeks a Firmware Engineer to design and develop controller firmware for memory systems and SSDs, collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines to improve performance and reliability.

You will contribute across the development lifecycle, from design and implementation to debugging and root cause analysis, leveraging AI-assisted tools where appropriate. The role requires strong embedded C skills and experience with memory technologies.