Staff Engineer, Firmware and Product Test Engineering

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Firmware and Product Test Engineering

Role Summary

Lead validation strategy and verification for enterprise SSD firmware on the Firmware & Product Test (FPT) team. Architect scalable test frameworks and AI/ML-driven validation methods and own end-to-end verification of NVMe front-end features across simulation, FPGA, and prototype hardware.

Act as a technical authority for firmware validation, mentor engineers, influence firmware architecture decisions, and define the strategic direction for test infrastructure and tooling.

Experience Level

Senior; typical experience guidance: roughly 8+ years with a Bachelor's, 6+ years with a Master's, or 4+ years with a PhD (experience guidance only).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include leading firmware verification, building scalable test frameworks, and applying ML to testing.

• Define and execute verification strategies for customer specifications and NVMe protocols; validate front-end features (e.g., SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP) across product lines.
• Architect grey-box, white-box, and black-box test frameworks and establish organizational standards for firmware quality.
• Lead root-cause analysis for field and regression failures; standardize debug methodologies and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Own the test infrastructure roadmap, including automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and reporting dashboards; influence tooling decisions.
• Design and deploy AI/ML solutions for test optimization, failure triage, predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and test prioritization.
• Lead code reviews, define test coverage standards, and drive continuous improvements in code quality and test effectiveness.
• Present technical findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with firmware architects, product managers, and customers to define testability requirements and influence firmware design.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience, followed by desirable qualifications.

Must-have:

• Expert-level Python, including NumPy, pandas, and scikit-learn; proven track record building production-quality automation frameworks.
• Proven expertise in test architecture, automation strategy, and validation methodologies for complex firmware.
• Experience applying ML models to production problems for test optimization or failure analysis (designing, training, and deploying models).
• Demonstrated skill in root-cause analysis and debugging of field and regression failures; ability to establish systematic debug practices.
• Experience owning or influencing test infrastructure, CI/CD integration, and automation tooling decisions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MLOps practices.
• Background in embedded systems, firmware architecture, and hardware-software interfaces.
• Working knowledge of storage standards (NVMe, PCIe, OCP) and NAND flash/SSD firmware validation methodologies.
• Familiarity with Rust or C for firmware code comprehension; Linux/Windows system administration; Git/CI/CD pipelines.
• Contributions to open-source projects, patents, or published technical work; experience leading small teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's (approx. 8+ years experience), Master's (approx. 6+ years), or PhD (approx. 4+ years) in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer 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.