Staff Firmware Engineer

Micron Technology • Longmont, CO

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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.
Join Micron’s outstanding engineering team in Longmont, CO, and play a key role in shaping the future of how the world uses information. As a Staff Firmware Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge memory and storage technologies that push the limits of innovation. This role is ideal for ambitious engineers who are ready to excel on a global stage and deliver groundbreaking technical solutions.
In this position, you will develop high‑performance controller firmware for both volatile and non‑volatile memory systems. You will contribute to the evaluation, design, development, bench testing, debugging, and failure analysis of firmware for next‑generation memory controllers and solid-state drives (SSDs). Your work will help enhance system performance while reducing power consumption, latency, and overall SoC (System-on-Chip) complexity across multiple target sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proven expertise in programming languages such as Python and scripting tools.
• In-depth knowledge of storage interfaces, particularly PCIe/NVMe.
• Hands-on experience with NAND flash and other non-volatile storage technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical subject, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in the storage industry, specifically with SSD, HDD, or storage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in team leadership and mentoring of engineers early in their careers.
• Strong understanding of storage systems and their interplay with firmware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize embedded firmware for cutting-edge storage solutions using machine language, assembly, C, and C++.
• Analyze, program, debug, and modify firmware while troubleshooting across analog/digital hardware and multiple operating environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver robust firmware features.
• Lead and mentor engineers to uphold high-quality standards and strengthen team performance.
• Diagnose and resolve complex firmware issues while effectively prioritizing tasks to meet project timelines.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• paid family leave
• robust paid time-off program
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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