Principal PCIe Application Engineer

Job Title

Principal PCIe Application Engineer

Role Summary

Lead validation for next-generation SSD controller ASICs from development through production. Drive validation strategy, coordinate across architecture, firmware, design verification, and product teams, and ensure successful product delivery and qualification.

Experience Level

Senior - requires 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on ASIC validation, debugging, automation, and technical leadership.

• Lead ASIC validation from pre-silicon FPGA development through product qualification and production release.
• Develop and implement validation plans for functional, performance, power, reliability, and system-level testing.
• Perform post-silicon bring-up, debug, and root-cause analysis across PCIe, NVMe, DDR, NAND/ONFI, and firmware subsystems.
• Build automation frameworks, validation tools, and test infrastructure to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and coordinate global cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• 10+ years experience in ASIC/SoC validation, SSD controller development, storage systems, firmware development, or related technologies.
• Strong system-level validation experience and deep knowledge of high-speed interfaces: PCIe, NVMe, DDR, and NAND/ONFI.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA validation, post-silicon bring-up, silicon debug, and ASIC verification/validation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Shell, and strong debugging/problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing automation frameworks and validation tools to increase coverage and efficiency.
• Proven ability to lead validation programs and mentor engineers across multi-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

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.