Embedded Software Lead

Embedded Software Design Engineer Lead

Our equipment software team is looking to hire a driven, motivated embedded software lead engineer to supervise and develop software on bare metal, embedded Linux, and higher-level interface software for custom semiconductor testers.

• Provide technical and soft-skills mentoring to team members.
• Give performance coaching and follow up on performance goals.
• Perform administrative tasks for team members.
• Develop embedded software (bare metal, Linux), debug hardware, review PCB layouts, prototype circuits, debug analog and digital hardware, test, and document.
• Develop system software for back‑end command and control framework, employ IoT protocols, collaborate with third‑party control devices, automate testing, and document.
• Code primarily in C++ and Python under Linux for microcontrollers and computing modules.
• Work in cross‑discipline design teams involving software, electrical, controls, and mechanical engineers.
• Collaborate globally with other team members.
• Craft 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 OO concepts).
  • Familiarity with Linux and GNU tool chain.
  • Knowledge of advanced OS concepts.
  • Knowledge of concurrency concepts.
  • Inter‑process communication experience.
  • Network configuration and debug experience.
• Hardware:
  • Desire to work in a hands‑on lab environment, curiosity about 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 of supervisory experience.
• Project leadership experience.
• Experience with containers in development and deployment.
• Experience with traceable calibration standards.
• Software build tool familiarity.
• System design experience (HW/SW).
• Familiarity with PLM software.

Micron offers robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 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.