Member of Technical Staff, Firmware Engineer

Posted:
5/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
San Jose, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop CXL-DDR controller firmware, which includes crafting, building, bench testing, debugging, and failure analyzing firmware for new high-performance memory controllers. Involvement in leading all aspects of front-end firmware developmental activities and coordinating with other firmware engineers.
  • Drive multi-functional collaboration with the architecture team on new product specifications, ensuring alignment between different teams. This includes making critical decisions that affect the firmware development process, such as choosing the best methods and strategies for development.
  • Facilitate technical communications with other teams, both verbally and in writing. This includes reviewing, contributing to, and crafting clear documentation for work that meets both internal specifications/standards and SSD industry standards and specifications.

 

Key Qualifications:

  • A MINIMUM of 15 years of relevant experience.
  • BS/MS/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
  • Extensive understanding of High-performance controller Firmware design is a must. Proficiency in C/C++/Python in a Linux development environment is required. The candidate should also have hands-on experience using Bus Analyzers and DDR Trace.
  • The ability to drive engineering efforts through all aspects of new product development and system-level debugging is crucial. This includes the ability to analyze problems, diagnose root causes, and apply corrective actions.
  • The candidate must have excellent knowledge of system storage and its relationship to the platform ingredients: CPU, Memory, PCIe, drivers, OS, firmware, etc.
  • The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in new controller bring-up. This involves initializing a new hardware controller for the first time and making it ready for use.
  • Proficiency in debugging and performance optimization in an embedded environment.
  • Deep understanding of PCIe protocol is a big plus.
  • Significant experience in developing front-end firmware.
  • Strong and relevant expertise with ASIC simulation tools and advanced verification methods.

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

$179,000.00 - $313,000.00

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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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Micron Technology

Website: https://micron.com/

Headquarter Location: Boise, Idaho, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1978

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Computer ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Semiconductor