Principal Engineer, Firmware Security
Company: Micron Technology
Location: Campbell
Posted on: March 10, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Whats 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. How To Qualify: • Bachelors 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. What Sets You Apart: • 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. The US
base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for
this full-time position is: $150,000.00 - $318,000.00 a year
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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