Principal Engineer, Firmware Security

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security features for enterprise SSDs to protect against evolving cybersecurity threats
• Architect and implement cryptography-based solutions including Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Device Attestation, and Self-Encrypting Devices (SED)
• Lead the transition to post-quantum cryptography algorithms such as LMS, ML-DSA, and ML-KEM
• Implement security protocols aligned with OCP, TCG, NVMe, and PCIe specifications
• Debug security firmware on SoC, FPGA, and simulation platforms using JTAG, memory dumps, and bus analyzers
• Drive the Security Development Lifecycle, including threat modeling, security code review, fuzz testing, and FIPS certification support
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and product teams to ensure security requirements are met from design through production

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in security firmware development
• Hands-on experience with applied cryptography (AES-XTS, Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Key Management, and PKI)
• Expertise in post-quantum cryptography (LMS, ML-DSA, ML-KEM) and its embedded system constraints
• Knowledge of enterprise storage security standards including PCIe, NVMe, OCP, and TCG
• Proficiency in C and Python for firmware development

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related engineering or security field
• Experience with Rust for firmware development
• Experience debugging firmware on SoC and FPGA platforms
• Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tools for coding and testing
• Technical leadership experience in security firmware architecture
• Experience with Caliptra Root of Trust and OCP L.O.C.K. integration

About the Company

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.