Principal Engineer, Firmware Security
Core
Design and develop security features for next-generation enterprise SSDs, protecting against cybersecurity threats through cryptography-based solutions.
Role type
Principal Security Firmware Engineer
Builds
Security features for Micron enterprise SSDs
Domain
Semiconductor / Enterprise Storage Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Applied cryptography, firmware security architecture, post-quantum cryptography (LMS, ML-DSA, ML-KEM), C, Python, threat modeling, security code review, fuzz testing, FIPS certification support
Preferred skills
Rust, embedded firmware (controller initialization, boot/update, RTOS, NAND Flash), industry standards participation (TCG, OCP, DMTF), Caliptra Root of Trust integration
Technologies
AES-XTS, JTAG, memory dumps, bus analyzers, SoC, FPGA, simulation platforms, PCIe, NVMe, OCP, TCG, IEEE 1667, DMTF SPDM
Responsibilities
Design and develop security features for Micron enterprise SSDs; Architect, implement, and debug cryptography-based security solutions; Lead the transition to post-quantum cryptography algorithms; Implement security protocols aligned with industry standards; Debug security firmware on SoC, FPGA, and simulation platforms; Drive the Security Development Lifecycle including architecture, threat modeling, security code review, fuzz testing, vulnerability testing, FIPS certification support, and OCP S.A.F.E. compliance
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership
