Principal Firmware Engineer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

For more than 45 years, Micron Technology, Inc. has redefined innovation with the world’s most advanced memory and semiconductor technologies.

We’re an international team of visionaries and scientists, developing groundbreaking technologies that are transforming how the world uses information to enrich life.

Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies! Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment, and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.

What's Encouraged Daily

As a Principal Firmware Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., you will build groundbreaking high-performance controller firmware for volatile and non-volatile memory systems.

You will assist in the evaluation, creation, build, bench testing, debugging, and failure analyzes of firmware for new high-performance memory controllers and Solid State Drives (SSD) that will improve performance, while reducing power, latency and SoC (System on Chip) complexity for the target sectors.

You can expect to partner multi-disciplinary Engineers seek multi-functional product development issues. You will triage failures, file bug reports, and help the development teams with isolating issues.

How To Qualify

• 7+ years of proven experience with storage Firmware development and debug using protocol analyzer.
• 7+ Years of Knowledge or working experience with Nand flash
• Strong knowledge of SSD architecture including I / O Data Path, FTL, and NAND management
• Strong working knowledge of firmware development, verification, system failure analysis, embedded systems design and real time embedded systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems.
• Strong working knowledge of software engineering principles and designing and developing firmware using assembly and C / C++ programming.
• Strong debugging skills in an embedded firmware application including :
• Using development tools and IDE's such as Slick Edit, SourcePoint and Realview.
• Problem re-creation and trapping
• Logging and diagnostics
• Experience with digital hardware design and test equipment such as logic / bus analyzers
• Strong working knowledge analyzing complex firmware and hardware issues.
• Strong knowledge working identifying and optimizing performance of critical algorithms.
• Knowledge of the Agile software development process life cycle.
• Strong knowledge of structured firmware development process and life cycle.
• Strong skills in communicating complex technical ideas / concepts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively (written and verbal) across multiple locations and teams.

While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics / skills listed below today, we are highly interested in a teammate who is motivated to grow in technical breadth and depth.

Suppose you are open to learning while being a valued member of a team of world-class engineers. In that case, we are determined to help build upon your existing foundation, while focusing on your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and outstanding opportunity.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is :

$149, - $254,

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training.

The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth.

Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.

Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.

Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on .

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