Engineer, MTFW Validation, SSDPE

Job Title

Engineer, MTFW Validation, SSDPE

Role Summary

Work on firmware validation for a new SSD storage controller, collaborating with architecture, hardware, firmware, and test teams across geographies. The role focuses on defining test plans, developing automated validation scripts, running tests in simulation and FPGA CI environments, and supporting debugging and bug resolution.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

The role validates firmware builds and drives automation and analysis to ensure product quality.

• Develop and execute firmware validation plans and automated test scripts using internal and industry-standard tools.
• Integrate and run automated tests in continuous-integration environments using software simulation and FPGA platforms.
• Prioritize and document failures, file bug reports, and assist development teams with isolation and debugging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (architecture, hardware, firmware, test) across locations to understand firmware composition and requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to test coverage, engineering efficiency, and productivity.
• Use approved AI tools responsibly to accelerate test development, automate analysis/reporting, and improve debugging workflows.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and working practices; where noted, items are preferred but not mandatory.

• Must: Experience in embedded firmware validation and automated test development.
• Must: Strong programming and scripting skills, extensive experience with Python.
• Must: Familiarity with storage industry concepts (SSD/HDD/storage systems) and NAND flash technologies.
• Must: Understanding of storage interfaces (PCIe/NVMe preferred; SATA or SAS acceptable).
• Preferred: Experience with I2C, SPI, SMBUS protocols and with CI tools such as Jenkins.
• Must: Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional team.
• Must: Demonstrated experience using AI-powered developer tools to improve productivity and automation; ability to evaluate AI outputs responsibly.
• Preferred: Prior work on FPGA-based validation platforms or hardware-in-the-loop test environments.

Education Requirements

Requires at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (knowledge of hardware required).

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.