Principal Engineer, Firmware Security

As a Principal Security Firmware Engineer on Microns enterprise SSD team you will design and develop security features that protect next-generation storage products against evolving cybersecurity threats. You will architect and implement cryptography-based solutions including data encryption Root of Trust Secure Boot Device Attestation and Self-Encrypting Devices (SED) while leading the transition to post-quantum cryptography for future product generations. This role spans the full Security Development Lifecycle from threat modeling and architecture through implementation testing and certification. You will work across SoC FPGA and simulation platforms and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver security solutions aligned with industry standards including OCP TCG NVMe and PCIe.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security features for Micron enterprise SSDs protecting against cybersecurity threats across the product lifecycle

• Architect implement and debug cryptography-based security solutions including data encryption Root of Trust Secure Boot and Update Device Attestation and Self-Encrypting Devices (SED)

• Lead the transition to post-quantum cryptography algorithms (LMS ML-DSA ML-KEM) for next-generation products

• Implement security protocols aligned with OCP TCG NVMe and PCIe specifications

• Debug security firmware on SoC FPGA and simulation platforms using tools such as JTAG memory dumps and bus analyzers

• 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

• Collaborate cross-functionally with firmware hardware and product teams to ensure security requirements are met from design through production

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 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 understanding of 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 development

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering Embedded Systems Cyber Security or a related field

• Experience debugging firmware on SoC FPGA and simulation platforms; ability to resolve security protocol compatibility issues using JTAG memory dumps and bus analyzers

• Experience with Rust for firmware development

• Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tools for coding testing and code review (with human validation)

• Agile and SDL expertise including version control code reviews CI/CD threat modeling fuzz testing and static/dynamic code analysis

• Technical leadership experience in security firmware architecture and multi-functional execution

• Embedded firmware experience with controller initialization boot/update processes RTOS IPC and 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