Staff Engineer, Firmware and Product Test Engineering

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.

We are the Firmware & Product Test (FPT) team, responsible for validating the firmware that powers Micron's enterprise SSD portfolio. Our team develops scalable validation solutions, advances automation, and applies emerging technologies to improve product quality and reliability. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and influencing how enterprise storage products are tested, you'll find exciting opportunities here!

As a Staff Engineer, you will lead validation strategy for enterprise SSD firmware and help shape the future of test infrastructure and methodology. You will drive verification of critical NVMe features, champion AI-enabled validation approaches, and provide technical leadership across product lines. This is a highly visible role with opportunities to influence product quality, mentor engineers, and improve engineering efficiency through automation and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation strategy and execution for NVMe front-end features across enterprise SSD products

• Architect and enhance scalable test frameworks to improve automation, coverage, and firmware quality

• Drive root-cause analysis of complex failures and establish effective debug methodologies and standard processes

• Define and advance validation infrastructure, including automation, CI/CD integration, regression systems, and reporting tools

• Mentor engineers and collaborate with multi-functional teams to improve testability, influence design decisions, and communicate technical risks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, Master's degree with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field

• Expert-level Python programming skills with experience developing automated test frameworks using libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and Scikit-learn

• Deep expertise in validation methodologies, test architecture, automation strategy, and verification of firmware or embedded systems

• Experience applying AI/ML techniques and generative AI tools to engineering, automation, or failure-analysis challenges

• Demonstrated technical leadership, strong communication skills, and experience mentoring engineers and driving multi-functional initiatives

Preferred Qualifications