Senior Engineer, Firmware & Product Test

Job Title

Senior Engineer, Firmware & Product Test

Role Summary

The Senior Engineer on the Firmware & Product Test (FPT) team validates enterprise SSD firmware through test development, automation, execution, and failure analysis. The role emphasizes NVMe front-end features, customer specifications, and Python-based automated test frameworks.

Work with firmware engineers, senior mentors, and AI/ML contributors to improve test coverage, efficiency, and product quality via data-driven and AI-assisted techniques.

Experience Level

Senior-level (E3). The posting indicates approximately 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver verification, automation, and analysis to ensure SSD firmware meets specifications and quality targets.

• Develop and execute firmware verification plans for NVMe front-end features and enterprise SSD customer specifications (e.g., SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP compliance).
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test solutions and frameworks using Python to increase coverage and regression efficiency.
• Apply white-box, grey-box, and black-box testing methodologies across simulation, FPGA prototyping, and hardware platforms.
• Investigate test failures, perform root-cause analysis, and document findings with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate validation results, quality metrics, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement of automation quality and maintainability.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools and collaborate with data scientists to develop intelligent automation for anomaly detection and failure analysis.

Requirements

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

• Strong Python programming for automation, scripting, and data analysis (experience with NumPy and pandas).
• Solid understanding of software testing fundamentals: test automation, debugging, validation methodologies, and regression testing.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to investigate complex technical issues and interpret data-driven results.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in Artificial Intelligence and AI-assisted development workflows (LLMs, prompt engineering, AI tools).

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with NVMe protocols, SSD firmware validation, embedded systems, or hardware testing concepts.
• Exposure to machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and anomaly detection or predictive analytics techniques.
• Experience with software development best practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and agile methodologies.
• Experience integrating Generative AI, LLMs, or AI copilots into development or test automation workflows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree (plus ~3+ years relevant experience) or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/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.