Principal Firmware Engineer

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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.

At Micron, we transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. The pace is fast, collaboration occurs on a regular basis, and innovation is expected. As a test platform development Engineer within the Non-Volatile Engineering (NVEG) Product Engineer team, you will develop and qualify low-cost in-house engineering test platforms and solve complex problems. This role requires deep understanding of test hardware and software along with NAND, UFS and PCIe protocol knowledge. You will be responsible to enable the PE test infrastructure and test platforms to test, debug and characterizing the NAND component and System products by closely working with the cross functional teams such as Test Engineering and System Integration, ASIC and FW teams and assist Qualification and Ramping of cutting-edge NAND and System Micron products. The candidate's responsibility is to design, develop and debug the VHDL or Verilog based application and have good knowledge of FPGA platform development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and qualify product engineering test hardware, platforms, test firmware and software for non-volatile memory product bring up and debug.
• Develop efficient RTL design using Verilog or VHDL for FPGA implementation, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
• Drive complete FPGA design flow including synthesis, place and route, timing analysis and verification.
• Implement FPGA designs on hardware platforms using tools like Xilinx Vivado and optimize for performance, area and power and to create test bench and verification scripts.
• Debug and validate FPGA designs in hardware using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal tap.
• Optimize designs for speed, power, and resource usage based on the specific FPGA platform used.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Test Engineering & System Integration, ASIC, FW, Product Engineering and operations, to integrate FPGA designs with other system components.
• Provide engineering test solutions (HW & SW) for Product Development for NAND/System characterization and Silicon debug capabilities
• Drive and support new protocol enablement (SCA- Separate Command Address, ONFI, UFS, PCIe) and capability bring up
• Routinely communicate overall project status to leadership and cross functional product team
• Provide guidance through debug and resolution of product related issues

Qualifications:

Successful candidates for this exciting opportunity will have:

• 6+ years of experience in RTL design, synthesis, timing closure, and verification methodologies.
• Knowledge of storage interface such as High Speed ONFI, UFS, PCIe, etc.
• Memory and Storage System behavior, architecture and design
• Working experience on NAND and non-volatile System products
• Experience with non-volatile memory, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and/or Automated Test Equipment (ATE) is preferred
• Experience working on firmware development using C/C++ and good understanding of scripting languages including TCL, Perl/Python.
• Familiar working on Unix/Linux terminal.
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and debugging and Understanding of hardware schematic and layout.
• Excellent data analysis, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently in a very fast paced environment and adapt to change
• Drive to determine root-cause and provide corrective action for product issues
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic in a challenging, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to partner successfully with other groups to build strong peer relationships and achieve the best outcomes for Micron

Education:

• Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering
• Course work in VLSI, semiconductor process is desirable, but not required