Senior Engineer, SSD Validation

Job Title

Senior Engineer, SSD Validation

Role Summary

Validate firmware for enterprise and datacenter NVMe SSD products by defining test plans, developing test scripts, and executing open- and grey-box tests. Work with firmware development teams to find defects, verify fixes, and integrate tests into automated environments.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 8+ years of SSD firmware validation or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing firmware validation, debugging protocol/firmware issues, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

• Define test plans and test cases for enterprise/datacenter NVMe SSD firmware.
• Develop and maintain test scripts and automated test integrations.
• Validate firmware areas such as Front End, Back End/Media management, FTL, and Security.
• Debug NVMe/PCIe protocol issues using protocol analyzers and lab equipment.
• Track, document, and communicate test results, issues, and validation status.
• Drive issues to closure by collaborating with firmware, platform, and system teams.
• Plan and coordinate validation activities across multiple projects and teams.

Requirements

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

• Must-have: 8+ years of SSD firmware validation experience focused on enterprise/datacenter products.
• Must-have: Strong understanding of NVMe and PCIe specifications and storage system architecture (CPU, memory, PCIe, drivers, OS, firmware).
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with Linux debugging and scripting in Python; ability to prepare thorough test plans covering access patterns, NVMe protocols, and firmware hooks.
• Must-have: Experience integrating tests into automated environments and collaborating with test execution teams.
• Must-have: Effective written and verbal communication, analytical and project-management skills, and ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Must-have: Willingness to travel internationally approximately 2–3 times per year for extended periods.
• Nice-to-have: Debugging experience with LeCroy/JDSU protocol analyzers and other lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer).
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with storage interfaces such as UFS and eMMC, and programming in C/C++.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with grey-box and open-system test methodologies for enterprise SSD firmware.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent practical experience.

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.