Firmware Engineer

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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 Firmware Engineer at Micron Technology Inc., you will be responsible for providing the technical capability in the creation and integration of Firmware IP for use in SSD products! The lifecycle of this responsibility is associated with the organization's product development life cycle and can range from product inception to obsolescence or any portion that is defined by specific assignments. You will also be responsible for providing technical support to implement the development and quality assurance processes vital to insure the firmware IP consistently provides the required functionality, usability, quality/reliability, performance, and supportability to ensure Micron SSDs meet or exceed their design targets!

Longmont SSD firmware group consists of teams that cover Front End, Flash Translation Layer, and Back End. It specializes in first-of-kind development activities that require team members to adapt quickly to innovative technologies. Management team cultivates and encourages active collaboration and rewards strong contributors.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Develop and test product

• SSD Products: Develop firmware IP subsystems for SSD products that meet or exceed the requirements of the technical spec matrix; including, but not limited to: Performance, Endurance, Capacity, Functionality, and Quality/Reliability
• Firmware Quality Assurance: Develop a firmware functional integration test capability that insures the firmware subsystem meets the quality, functional, and performance requirements required at each integration landmark in the product development lifecycle

Develop and deliver processes

• Firmware Quality Assurance Process: Develop and deliver a functional integrity test process that is capable of continuously improving pre-integration firmware quality, while reducing test time, and maintaining test cost
• Firmware Development Process: Develop and deliver a cross-site firmware development process that is capable of continuously improving firmware quality while reducing firmware development cost

Communicate efficiently

• Proactively provide to Management, multi-functional team members, and the firmware team consistent, detailed, and accurately summarized information regarding activities within the firmware development organization and the status of firmware development projects

Develop people

• Multi-functional Collaboration: Develop and maintain collaborative, visible, and constructive relationships with peers and management
• Team Development: Provide technical capability that continuously improves team involvement, morale, and efficiency
• Personal Development: Work to continuously improve your technical capability and communication skill

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited U.S. university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in the embedded systems development field is required.
• Proficient in C/C++, Python programming languages
• Experienced with debugging firmware using tools such as gdb
• Experience in SSD firmware development is desired
• Experience and ability to debug hardware and use hardware debugging tools (protocol analyzer, oscilloscope, etc.)

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

$95,000.00 - $161,000.00

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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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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