Engineer, SSD Validation

Job Title

Engineer, SSD Validation

Role Summary

Responsible for end-to-end performance and power maturity of assigned Data Center SSD programs. Own execution quality, technical analysis, and cross-functional alignment from early firmware bring-up through customer qualification.

Work with firmware, architecture, systems, QA, and product teams to ensure performance and power targets are met for production and customer qualification phases.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years of experience stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on program ownership, technical debug, planning, and cross-functional leadership to deliver validated SSD performance and power metrics.

• Own end-to-end performance and power readiness for assigned SSD programs from early firmware maturity through customer qualification.
• Deliver high-quality performance and power data aligned with program goals; prepare and present program status updates.
• Perform in-depth performance analysis and root-cause debugging of firmware, state machines, and hardware interactions.
• Identify performance risks early and drive mitigations with firmware, architecture, and system teams.
• Scope and lead Product Change Request implementation related to performance and power.
• Plan and forecast infrastructure and test development needs; ensure appropriate performance test levels per program phase.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights to improve efficiency and quality where appropriate.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams and participate in internal forums to align processes and execution across sites.
• Identify gaps in methods, coverage, or tooling and propose continuous improvements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and capabilities for successful execution.

• Proven experience in SSD performance and power characterization and validation.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis, workload execution, and performance debug.
• Solid understanding of firmware–hardware interactions affecting latency, bandwidth, and power.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to internal and external partners.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving program-level status and deliverables.
• Baseline digital fluency and the ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly for analysis, research, and operational tasks.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience; equivalent experience accepted.

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.