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# Principal Engineer, Firmware

- **Company:** Micron Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** Longmont, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Flash Memory, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Non-Volatile Memory, PCI Express, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Programming, Systems Integration, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Nvme
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5b10004e7e455ab7

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
 * 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware/software development.
 * Strong proficiency in C/C++ and low-level debugging in embedded environments.
 * Experience in firmware verification and validation, debugging, and failure analysis within laboratory and system settings.
 * Experience with storage technologies and/or memory systems, and collaborating with hardware teams., * Deep knowledge of storage interfaces such as PCIe/NVMe and system-level storage architectures.
 * Hands-on experience with NAND flash, non-volatile memory technologies, or memory controllers.
 * Experience with ASIC/FPGA bring-up, pre-silicon validation, simulation, or hardware/software co-debug.
 * Strong scripting/tool development skills (e.g., Python) and experience building debug/validation automation.
 * Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across teams, lead ambiguous problem solving, and mentor engineers.

## Description

* Provide technical direction and architectural leadership for firmware subsystems spanning controller, platform, and system integration.
 * Drive firmware build decisions that optimize performance, power, latency, reliability, and maintainability across product lines.
 * Lead technical reviews, influence development standards, and establish guidelines for firmware development, quality, and validation.
 * Build, develop, and optimize embedded firmware using C/C++, low-level programming concepts, and scripting/tooling as needed.
 * Conduct detailed debugging and failure analysis across firmware, hardware, and system interactions using lab equipment and software instrumentation.


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