Principal Engineer, Firmware

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Principal Engineer Firmware

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Longmont CO USA
In-Office
199K-275K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
The Role
Design and develop security firmware for SSDs architect cryptography features integrate security protocols and conduct vulnerability testing across the Security Development Lifecycle.
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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.
Design and develop security firmware functionality for Micron SSDs ensuring robust detection prevention and response to cyberattacks. Architect and implement cryptography-based security features including but not limited to: Data encryption Protection of device assets Secure Boot Device Attestation Root of Trust Firmware Encryption and Self-Encrypting Devices (SED). Drive transition to post-quantum cryptography algorithms for Micron products to ensure they meet emerging security standards. Integrate and support industry-defined security protocols and customer-specific features as outlined by OCP TCG DMTF NVMe PCIe and other relevant specifications. Contribute across all stages of the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL): Architecture and design Threat modeling and analysis Implementation Validation and vulnerability testing FIPS Certification and security audit readiness. Develop debug optimize and validate firmware and ROM on SoC and simulation platforms including FPGA/ASIC/Zebu bring-up and system-level integration. Create and maintain simulation environments for unit and fuzz testing of SSD security components. Investigate and resolve security protocol compatibility issues across platforms and customer environments using protocol and bus analyzers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive integration of security features into SSD data and control flows.
Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Embedded Systems Cyber Security or related field followed by 7 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a related occupation. Position requires:
1. Embedded firmware design and development: controller initialization firmware boot and update processes RTOS integration Inter-process communication (IPC) for multi-core systems and NAND Flash storage management;
2. Applied cryptography and firmware/hardware security: data encryption Root of Trust Secure Boot Device Attestation Firmware encryption Certificates management True Random Number Generator (TRNG) / Deterministic Random Bit Generator (DRBG) Key Management PKI and Secure Execution Environment;
3. Integrating post-quantum cryptography algorithms into firmware and ROM;
4. Enterprise SSD functionality as defined by PCIe NVMe NVMe-MI MCTP and OCP specifications;
5. Design and architecture of security protocols for NVMe Storage devices: TCG Opal IEEE 1667 DMTF SPDM and PCIE IDE;
6. C and Python programming for firmware development;
7. Firmware debugging using tools such as JTAG memory dumps firmware trace analysis and PCIe/NVMe bus analyzers;
8. Developing and maintaining simulation environments for SSD FW unit and integration testing; and
9. Agile software development practices and SDL: Version control systems Firmware code reviews Continuous Integration Secure coding principles and standards and Static Code Analysis.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology Inc. estimates it could pay for this full-time position is $199210.01 - $275000 per year. For additional pay & benefits information please refer to the requisition at Micron.com/careers.
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 .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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 federal state or local laws.
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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.
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The Company
HQ: Boise ID
45000 Employees
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

We are a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. For over 45 years our company has been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.

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Global opportunities team member development and career advancement—Micron invests in you and celebrates your skills a growth mindset and the tenacity to strive. At Micron everyone innovates.

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