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Boise, ID - Main Site, United States of America
Onsite
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.
Are you ready to join a world-class team at the forefront of technology and innovation? We're seeking a Product Security Engineer to advance hardware security validation efforts within the Boise Product Security laboratory. In this role, you will scale fault injection (FI) and side-channel analysis (SCA) testing, develop automation frameworks that improve lab efficiency and reproducibility, and collaborate with global teams to support Product Security across advanced memory technologies.
Responsibilities
Execute fault injection and side-channel analysis campaigns to validate security mitigations through hands-on experimentation and real-world attack scenarios
Develop and maintain scripts and automation frameworks for test execution using Python and C/C++, including structured data capture, analysis workflows, and task-based campaign orchestration
Set up and operate fault injection systems, test benches, and device-under-test (DUT) configurations; improve lab architecture by separating control systems and hardware interaction layers
Document lab procedures, calibration flows, and testing methodologies; standardize workstation setups and test execution processes to ensure reproducibility
Collaborate across global sites through regular Product Security lab meetings and support onboarding and knowledge transfer activities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in product firmware or embedded systems development (or equivalent academic/project experience)
Proven experience developing and executing fuzzing strategies for embedded firmware, drivers, APIs, and protocol interfaces, including harness creation, corpus generation, crash triage, and root-cause analysis of discovered vulnerabilities.
Proficiency in Python and/or C++
Strong foundation in Linux or similar operating systems
Understanding of computer architecture or embedded systems
Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to hardware security techniques such as fault injection, side-channel analysis, or reverse engineering
Experience with security tools (e.g., reverse engineering, network analysis, vulnerability scanning)
Embedded systems or FPGA experience
Familiarity with distributed systems or automation frameworks
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards
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.
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