Embedded Software Lead

Embedded Software Design Engineer Lead

Our equipment software team is looking to hire a driven, motivated embedded software lead engineer. This lead will supervise a team of system and embedded software engineers developing software on bare metal, embedded Linux and higher‑level interface software. You will work with other software engineers and engineering subject areas to develop custom semiconductor testers from the ground up in a challenging, goal‑focused, multi‑disciplined environment.

We develop and support software for a variety of equipment built by our design team. Be a part of our team!

• Providing technical and soft‑skills mentoring to team members.
• Providing performance coaching and goal‑follow‑up with team members.
• Performing administrative tasks for team members.
• Embedded software development (bare metal, Linux), hands‑on hardware debug, providing feedback to schematic design, reviewing PCB layouts, prototyping circuits, debugging analog and digital hardware, testing, and documenting.
• System software development for back‑end command and control framework, employing IoT protocols, collaborating with third‑party control devices, automating testing, and documenting.
• Coding primarily in C++ and Python under Linux for various microcontrollers and computing modules that interface with in‑house hardware. Other languages are used as needed.
• Working in cross‑discipline design teams involving software, electrical, controls, and mechanical engineers.
• Collaborating globally with other team members.
• Crafting design and manufacturing documentation.

• 50/50 people‑leader and technical contributor role.
• Supervise 4‑6 team members, providing mentorship and performance management.
• Help the team meet design commitments.
• Work closely with software, electrical, mechanical, and control engineers in the design, development, and support of next‑generation memory testers.
• Develop and debug in C++ and Python.
• Use lab equipment for design bring‑up, debug, and testing.
• Communicate—written, spoken, creating technical documents in English.
• Attend occasional off‑hour collaboration meetings with portions of the distributed team.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of technical experience in a similar design role.
• Software
  • Proficiency in C++ (low‑level and OOP concepts).
  • Familiarity with Linux and GNU tool chain.
  • Familiar with advanced OS concepts.
  • Familiar with concurrency concepts.
  • Inter‑process communication experience.
  • Network configuration and debug experience.
• Hardware
  • Desire to work in a hands‑on lab environment, curiosity of how things function.
  • Familiarity with schematics and PCB layout.
  • Experience with lab equipment—power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs.
  • Knowledge of intermediate electrical engineering concepts.

• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Project leadership experience.
• Experience with using containers in development and deployment.
• Experience with traceable calibration standards.
• Software build tool familiarity.
• System design experience (HW/SW).
• Familiarity with PLM software.

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 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.

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.

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.

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