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Principal Engineer, ESSD Firmware Developer
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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.
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, use AI Supported and help the development teams with isolating issues.
Job Responsibilities
- 12+ Years in Firmware Storage/SSD would be a strong plus.
- Strong firmware design and debug experience using assembly and C programming.
- Knowledge of mass storage interface protocol PCIe/NVMe,
- Understanding of storage interfaces including SATA, or SAS (optional)
- Strong skill in ARM development tools and IDE such as Eclipse
- Knowledge in the use of scripting languages, programming tools and environments
- Experience in the storage industry in SSD, HDD, storage systems, or a related technology.
- Working knowledge of NAND flash and other non-volatile storage is optional but plus.
- Experience in test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic/bus analyzers (good to have).
- Ability to work independently with a minimum of day-to-day supervision.
- Experience with team leadership and/or supervising junior engineers and technicians.
- Ability to work in a multi-functional team and under the pressure of multiple priorities.
Education Qualifications:
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent required
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal skills and maintain positive relationships
- Ambitious, goal-oriented, and a dedicated colleague
- Collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment
- AI Supported
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport_india@micron.com
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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