Sr. Product Security Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Income protection benefits

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Paid holidays

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a skilled engineer to execute fault injection and side-channel analysis to validate security mitigations. You will develop automation frameworks using Python and C/C++, improve lab architectures, and document testing methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development. Comprehensive benefits including medical, paid leave, and professional growth support are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product firmware or embedded systems development.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
• Strong foundation in Linux or similar operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute fault injection and side‑channel analysis campaigns.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation frameworks.
• Set up and operate fault injection systems and test benches.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux

Understanding of computer architecture

Cybersecurity concepts

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute fault injection and side‑channel analysis campaigns to validate security mitigations through hands‑on experimentation and real‑world attack scenarios.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation frameworks for test execution using Python and C/C++, including structured data capture, analysis workflows, and task‑based campaign orchestration.
• Set up and operate fault injection systems, test benches, and device‑under‑test (DUT) configurations; improve lab architecture by separating control systems and hardware interaction layers.
• Document lab procedures, calibration flows, and testing methodologies; standardize workstation setups and test execution processes to ensure reproducibility.
• Collaborate across global sites through regular Product Security lab meetings and support onboarding and knowledge transfer activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product firmware or embedded systems development (or equivalent academic/project experience).
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
• Strong foundation in Linux or similar operating systems.
• Understanding of computer architecture or embedded systems.
• Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to hardware security techniques such as fault injection, side‑channel analysis, or reverse engineering.
• Experience with security tools (e.g., reverse engineering, network analysis, vulnerability scanning).
• Embedded systems or FPGA experience.
• Familiarity with distributed systems or automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards.

Benefits

Micron offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, income protection benefits, paid family leave, a robust paid time‑off program, and paid holidays. Benefits are tailored to support employees’ well‑being and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 law.