Develop and validate high-performance embedded firmware for Micron memory controllers and enterprise SSDs. Responsibilities include designing, coding, debugging, bench testing, failure analysis, simulation, product testing, customer-requirement validation, and developing firmware test tools. Collaborate with hardware, systems, product, memory design, and manufacturing teams; participate in Agile/Scrum processes, code reviews, documentation, and NVMe protocol firmware development.
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Employer: Micron Technology, Inc.
Job Title: Firmware Engineer
Job Requisition: JR42883
Job Location: Longmont, Colorado
Job Type: Full Time
Rate of Pay: $100,000 to $254,000
Duties: Develop high-performance controller firmware for innovative volatile and non-volatile memory systems. Assist in evaluating, designing, building, bench testing, debugging, and failure analyzing firmware for new high-performance memory controllers and Solid State Drives that will increase performance, while reducing power, latency and SoC (System on Chip) complexity for the target markets. Work closely with system test engineers, system failure analysis engineers, firmware engineers, firmware test engineers, system hardware design engineers, product engineers, memory design engineers, firmware tools developers, and production engineers to solve cross-functional product development issues. Validate customer requirements and perform failure analysis on FW related issues. Develop structured source code targeting the embedded environment associated with state-of-the-art memory. Perform design verification using a variety of verification methods, including simulation and product testing. Focus on firmware quality in the system and the target application. Participate in SCRUM/Agile processes and distributed code reviews. Develop new test tools and methods. Review, supply to, and craft clear documentation for deliverables that meet both internal specifications/standards and SSD industry standards and specifications. Work alongside other firmware engineers on the front-end interfaces of Micron Solid State Drives. Work closely with the NVMe protocol firmware focused on Enterprise SSD products to perform code development tasks.
Contact: To apply, visit Micron.com/Careers . Search by requisition no. JR42883
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.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
This Notice is provided as a result of the filing of applications for permanent alien labor certification for the positions noted below. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on an application to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.
Employer: Micron Technology, Inc.
Job Title: Firmware Engineer
Job Requisition: JR42883
Job Location: Longmont, Colorado
Job Type: Full Time
Rate of Pay: $100,000 to $254,000
Duties: Develop high-performance controller firmware for innovative volatile and non-volatile memory systems. Assist in evaluating, designing, building, bench testing, debugging, and failure analyzing firmware for new high-performance memory controllers and Solid State Drives that will increase performance, while reducing power, latency and SoC (System on Chip) complexity for the target markets. Work closely with system test engineers, system failure analysis engineers, firmware engineers, firmware test engineers, system hardware design engineers, product engineers, memory design engineers, firmware tools developers, and production engineers to solve cross-functional product development issues. Validate customer requirements and perform failure analysis on FW related issues. Develop structured source code targeting the embedded environment associated with state-of-the-art memory. Perform design verification using a variety of verification methods, including simulation and product testing. Focus on firmware quality in the system and the target application. Participate in SCRUM/Agile processes and distributed code reviews. Develop new test tools and methods. Review, supply to, and craft clear documentation for deliverables that meet both internal specifications/standards and SSD industry standards and specifications. Work alongside other firmware engineers on the front-end interfaces of Micron Solid State Drives. Work closely with the NVMe protocol firmware focused on Enterprise SSD products to perform code development tasks.
Contact: To apply, visit Micron.com/Careers . Search by requisition no. JR42883
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
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.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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