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Staff Firmware Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.

San Jose, CAFull-time$167–283K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$167–283K/yr
Location
San Jose, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Micron Technology seeks a Staff Firmware Engineer with extensive embedded firmware development experience in C and NAND or other non-volatile storage technology. The role involves expertise in JTAG debugging and NAND logic signal analyzer use, plus familiarity with scripting languages and programming tools. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least eight years of firmware development experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Embedded Firmware Development, nice to haveC, nice to haveNAND Flash, nice to haveNon-Volatile Storage, nice to haveBack-End I/O Datapath, nice to haveNAND Error Handling, nice to haveJTAG Debugging, nice to haveNAND Logic Signal Analyzer, nice to haveScripting Languages, nice to havePython, nice to haveProgramming Tools, nice to haveProgramming Environments, nice to haveStorage Interfaces, nice to havePCIe/NVMe, nice to haveSATA, nice to haveSAS, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveSupervision, nice to haveMultifunctional Teamwork, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveAI-Assisted Development, nice to haveAI-Assisted Debugging, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Related, nice to have8+ Years Firmware Development, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all .

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.

Experience / Skills:

  • In depth knowledge and extensive experience with embedded firmware development in C

  • Experience with NAND flash or other non-volatile storage technology and have strong understanding of back end I/O datapath, including error handling for NAND operations

  • Extensive experience in JTAG based debugging

  • Experience in using NAND logic signal analyzer to debug NAND related issues

  • Expertise in the use of scripting languages such as Python, programming tools and environments

  • Understanding of storage interfaces including ideally PCIe/NVMe, SATA, or SAS

  • Ability to work independently with a minimum of day-to-day supervision

  • Experience with team leadership and/or supervising junior engineers and technicians

  • Ability to work in a multi-functional team and under the pressure of multiple priorities

  • Proficient in using AI to accelerate code development and debugging

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of firmware development experience.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$167,000.00 - $283,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits .

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

AI alert : Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.

Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.

How this job compares

Set against the 710 open Firmware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$167–283K/yr
  • California median$165–230K/yr237 salary ranges
  • US median$144–227K/yr525 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $225K, is 14% above the California median midpoint ($198K) — in the top quarter of Firmware Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 307 open Firmware Engineer jobs in California and 710 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Firmware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 546 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 279 of the 710 open Firmware Engineer jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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