Firmware Test Engineer, SSD

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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.

Join Micron's Non-Volatile Engineering Group (NVEG), within the Technology and Products Group (TPG), committed to pushing forward non-volatile memory technologies like NAND. We aim to invent and advance cutting-edge solutions that boost the performance and reliability of non-volatile memory products.

As a Firmware Test Engineer, SSD, you will be part of an ambitious team that validates enterprise SSD firmware. Your work includes test development, automation, execution, and failure analysis. This role provides a ground-breaking chance to work with modern NVMe front-end features and customer specifications. You will employ Python-based automation and data-driven approaches to enhance test efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and complete firmware verification plans for customer specifications and NVMe protocols used in enterprise SSDs, with emphasis on front-end features (e.g., SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP).

• Build and implement grey-box, known, and closed system test methodologies to verify firmware functionality and robustness.

• Analyze failures from weekly regressions, perform root-cause analysis, and clearly detail findings with mentorship from senior engineers.

• Contribute to test development, execution, automation, and reporting within established FPT frameworks.

• Communicate test results, challenges, and mitigation plans effectively to firmware, cross-functional teams, and management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with ~2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and basic scikit-learn usage.

• Good understanding of test automation, testing methodologies, and test tools.

• Working knowledge of ML fundamentals (common algorithms, training concepts, evaluation metrics).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability; comfort working with data and debugging complex issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.

• Hands-on academic or project experience in machine learning, data science, or AI.

• Basic understanding of embedded systems, firmware, or hardware testing concepts.

• Familiarity with software development practices, including Git and agile workflows.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$83,000.00 - $177,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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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