Staff Engineer, Firmware and Product Test Engineering

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Firmware and Product Test Engineering

Role Summary

Lead validation strategy and test architecture for enterprise SSD firmware within the Firmware & Product Test (FPT) team. Drive automation frameworks, test infrastructure, and AI/ML-powered testing to validate NVMe front-end features and customer specifications across simulation, FPGA prototyping, and prototype hardware.

Experience Level

Senior level. Typical experience guidance in the posting: ~8+ years with a Bachelor's, ~6+ years with a Master's, or ~4+ years with a PhD in a relevant technical field.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for technical leadership of firmware validation, automation, and data-driven quality improvements.

• Define and lead end-to-end validation strategy for complex NVMe front-end firmware features and customer requirements.
• Design and implement scalable test architecture and production-quality automation frameworks (primarily Python).
• Develop and execute verification plans using white-box, grey-box, and black-box methodologies across simulation, FPGA, and prototype hardware.
• Apply ML models to testing workflows for test optimization, failure analysis, and anomaly detection; design, train, and deploy models for validation use cases.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers; lead cross-functional technical initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines, version control workflows, and test infrastructure operations on Linux/Windows platforms.
• Perform data analysis, metrics generation, and root-cause debugging to improve product quality and test coverage.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience to perform the role; preferred items are listed after must-haves.

• Must-have: Expert-level Python including NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn and experience building production-quality automation frameworks.
• Must-have: Strong background in test architecture, automation strategy, and scalable validation methodologies.
• Must-have: Demonstrated experience applying ML in real-world testing or validation scenarios (design, training, deployment).
• Must-have: Experience with SSD firmware testing, NVMe protocol/specification, and storage architecture.
• Must-have: Proficiency with Linux/Windows system administration, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Must-have: Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLOps practices, Rust/C code familiarity, and production ML operations for testing.
• Nice-to-have: Deep understanding of embedded systems, hardware-software interfaces, PCIe/OCP standards, NAND flash architecture, and advanced debug/root-cause analysis.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with data visualization, dashboards, contributions to open-source, patents, or published technical work.

Education Requirements

Degree requirements listed: Bachelor's degree (~8+ years relevant experience), Master's degree (~6+ years), or PhD (~4+ years) in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. No specific certifications were listed.

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.