Principal Engineer, Firmware Security

Micron Technology • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

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.
What's Encouraged Daily:
Design and develop security features for Micron enterprise SSDs, protecting against cybersecurity threats.
Architect, implement and debug cryptography-based security solutions: data encryption, Root of Trust, Secure Boot and Update, Device Attestation, and Self-Encrypting Devices (SED).
Lead transition to post-quantum cryptography algorithms for next-generation products.
Implement security protocols aligned with OCP, TCG, NVMe, and PCIe specifications.
Debug security firmware on SoC, FPGA, and simulation platforms.
Implement Security Development Lifecycle: architecture, threat modeling, security code review, fuzz testing, vulnerability testing, FIPS certification support, and OCP S.A.F.E. compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Cyber Security or related field, plus 10 years of experience in security firmware development!
• Applied cryptography and firmware security: data encryption (AES-XTS), Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Device Attestation, TRNG/DRBG, Key Management, and Public Key Infrastructure.
• Post-quantum cryptography expertise (LMS, ML-DSA, ML-KEM) and their embedded system constraints.
• Knowledge of enterprise storage security standards (PCIe, NVMe, OCP, TCG, IEEE 1667, DMTF SPDM).
• Proficiency in C and Python for firmware; experience with Rust is encouraged.

Nice To Haves

• Debug firmware on SoC, FPGA, and simulation platforms; resolve security protocol compatibility issues using JTAG, memory dumps, and bus analyzers.
• Experience with AI-assisted developer tools for coding, testing, and code review (with human validation).
• Agile and SDL expertise: version control, code reviews, CI/CD, threat modeling, fuzz testing, static and dynamic code analysis.
• Technical leadership in security firmware architecture and multi-functional execution!
• Embedded firmware experience: controller initialization, boot/update processes, RTOS, IPC, NAND Flash management.
• Participation in industry standards groups (TCG, OCP, DMTF, PCI-SIG).
• Experience with Caliptra Root of Trust and OCP L.O.C.K. integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security features for Micron enterprise SSDs, protecting against cybersecurity threats.
• Architect, implement and debug cryptography-based security solutions: data encryption, Root of Trust, Secure Boot and Update, Device Attestation, and Self-Encrypting Devices (SED).
• Lead transition to post-quantum cryptography algorithms for next-generation products.
• Implement security protocols aligned with OCP, TCG, NVMe, and PCIe specifications.
• Debug security firmware on SoC, FPGA, and simulation platforms.
• Implement Security Development Lifecycle: architecture, threat modeling, security code review, fuzz testing, vulnerability testing, FIPS certification support, and OCP S.A.F.E. compliance.

Benefits

• Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal