Engineer, FW & Product Test Engineering

Job Title

Engineer, FW & Product Test Engineering

Role Summary

Validate enterprise SSD firmware through test development, automation, execution, and failure analysis. Work on the Firmware & Product Test team to improve testing efficiency, scalability, and product quality using automation, data-driven testing, and AI/ML techniques.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Engineer II). Typical background: approximately 3 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include designing tests, automating validation, and investigating failures for enterprise SSD firmware.

• Develop and implement firmware verification plans for NVMe features (e.g., SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP).
• Design and implement test methodologies to validate firmware functionality and reliability.
• Analyze regression failures, perform root-cause analysis, and document findings and mitigation plans.
• Develop and enhance Python-based test automation, reporting, and data-collection tools within validation frameworks.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and machine learning techniques to improve test efficiency, failure detection, and validation workflows.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers, mentors, and data scientists to scale validation efforts.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Proficient in Python and experience with libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and scikit-learn.
• Experience with test automation, validation tools, and debugging complex technical issues.
• Working knowledge of machine learning fundamentals, including algorithms, training concepts, and evaluation metrics.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools or AI-assisted workflows to improve engineering productivity and test quality.
• Experience performing regression analysis and root-cause failure investigations.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Academic, research, or project experience in machine learning, data science, or AI.
• Understanding of embedded systems, firmware validation, or hardware testing concepts; familiarity with NVMe/storage protocols.
• Familiarity with Git, Agile methodologies, and modern software development practices.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Claude).

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with approximately 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree, in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.