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# Security Firmware Architect, SSD

- **Company:** Micron Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** Folsom, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,000.0 - $326,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Learning Management Systems, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Firmware, Flash Memory, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Fuzz Testing, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PCI Express, Public Key Infrastructure, Program Analysis, Real-Time Operating Systems, Sed (Programming Language), Software Security, Data Management, U-Boot, Nvme
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3479355423&tx=KL2727FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Cyber Security or a related field
 * 10+ years of experience in security firmware development, with demonstrated ownership of security architecture for shipped products
 * Deep expertise in applied cryptography and firmware security architecture: 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), including the architectural trade-offs of deploying them on embedded systems
 * Strong knowledge of enterprise storage security standards (PCIe, NVMe, OCP, TCG, IEEE 1667, DMTF SPDM)
 * Proficiency in C and Python for firmware development, * Master's degree or PhD in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Cyber Security or a related field
 * Proven technical leadership setting security architecture and direction across multiple teams or product lines
 * Active participation or leadership in industry standards groups (TCG, OCP, DMTF, PCI-SIG)
 * Experience with Caliptra Root of Trust and OCP L.O.C.K. integration
 * Experience leading SDL programs, including threat modeling, fuzz testing, static and dynamic analysis, code review, CI/CD and certification readiness
 * Experience mentoring engineers and building security engineering best practices
 * Experience resolving complex security protocol issues on SoC, FPGA and simulation platforms using JTAG, memory dumps and bus analyzers
 * Embedded firmware experience with controller initialization, boot and update processes, RTOS, IPC and NAND Flash management
 * Experience with Rust for firmware development
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tools for coding, testing and code review, with human validation

## Description

* Define and own the end-to-end security architecture for Micron enterprise SSDs, including trust boundaries, threat models and mitigations across the full product lifecycle
 * Set the multi-generation firmware security roadmap and keep it aligned with customer requirements, industry standards and the threat landscape
 * Architect cryptography-based solutions, including data encryption, Root of Trust, Secure Boot and Update, Device Attestation and SED, and guide teams through implementation, debug and production
 * Lead Micron's post-quantum cryptography strategy and migration to LMS, ML-DSA and ML-KEM, weighing security strength against embedded system constraints
 * Turn OCP, TCG, NVMe, PCIe and DMTF SPDM specifications into product security requirements and reference architectures
 * Own the Security Development Lifecycle: architecture and design reviews, threat modeling, security code review, fuzz and vulnerability testing, FIPS certification and OCP S.A.F.E. compliance
 * Act as the escalation point for complex security protocol and compatibility issues on SoC, FPGA and simulation platforms
 * Represent Micron in industry standards groups and with customers, and influence security specifications and ecosystem direction
 * Mentor and grow security firmware engineers, and set technical standards and best practices across teams