Senior/ Staff Engineer, Firmware Test (SSD)

Job Title

Senior/ Staff Engineer, Firmware Test (SSD)

Role Summary

Responsible for planning and executing firmware verification and product-level test strategies for SSD products. Work with firmware engineering and cross-functional teams to validate performance, reliability, and debug failures for enterprise and automotive SSDs.

Experience Level

Senior level; typically 6–8 years of relevant SSD firmware test development experience. Candidates with 2–3 years and strong Python/test-development skills may be considered for more junior roles.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include verification planning, test development, automation, and leadership.

• Design and maintain comprehensive firmware verification plans for SSD features.
• Develop white-box, grey-box, and closed-system tests to verify firmware behavior.
• Analyze regression failures and perform root-cause analysis of firmware, NAND, and system issues.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain test frameworks and automation; manage reporting.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with firmware developers to improve code quality.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-functional teams and management.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools where appropriate to improve test efficiency and quality.
• Lead and mentor technical team members as required.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, experience, and behaviors.

• 6–8 years of SSD firmware test development experience (senior level).
• Strong Python programming and test development skills.
• Deep knowledge of storage protocols and specifications: PCIe, NVMe, NVMe‑MI, OCP.
• Strong understanding of NAND flash operation and SSD firmware components; experience validating and debugging NAND, firmware, and system-level issues.
• Experience with Agile development, Git workflows, automated build systems, continuous integration, and test automation platforms.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical skills, and ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with applying AI-enabled tools responsibly for research, analysis, and operational tasks.
• Note: candidates with 2–3 years of experience but strong Python and test-development experience may be considered for more junior openings.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

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.