Principal Engineer, SSD Validation

Req. ID:\n\nJR96063 Principal Engineer, SSD Validation\n\nOur vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.\n\nMicron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.\n\nLead end-to-end SSD firmware test architecture design and quality validation for enterprise/data center/automotive SSD products. Build high-efficiency automation platforms and CI/CD pipeline, drive critical issue resolution and product mass production.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Own overall test architecture, validation strategy and quality system for enterprise SSD firmware\n * Design and implement test solutions covering functionality, performance, reliability, QoS, PLP, FTL, GC, power and security\n * Build and optimize automation test framework, long-stability test system and CI/CD pipeline to support mass validation\n * Lead root cause analysis and closure of critical FW issues including hang, drop, performance degradation and compatibility problems\n * Participate in product architecture review and provide technical suggestions on FW design, NAND selection and reliability targets\n * Drive test team capability improvement, process optimization and technical standardization\n * Track new storage technologies: PCIe 5.0/6.0, NVMe 2.0, ZNS, CXL, automotive and industrial storage.\n\n\n\nRequirements\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s/Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics, Microelectronics or related fields with at least 8 years of SSD firmware test/development experience; or minimum 3 years as test architect or technical leader\n * Deep expertise in NVMe/PCIe/SATA protocols and SSD core technologies: FTL, GC, WL, PLP, NAND Flash\n * Proficient in Linux, Python/C/Shell, automation framework development and test tools (Fio, nvme-cli, PyNVMe, etc.)\n * Experience in HW/FW co-debugging, reliability validation and mass production test system\n * Strong architecture design, problem-solving and cross-team leadership skills\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n * Experience in enterprise/data center/automotive SSD, ZNS, CXL, NVMe-oF, Secure Boot or ASIL\n * Led end-to-end test system/team setup for mass production\n * Storage-related patents or publications.\n\n\n\nJob Profile(s):\n\nFirmware Engineer 5\n\nRelocation level: (TBD)\n\nBefore Getting Started \nPlease review Micron\u2019s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: \n\n * Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence.\n * If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.\n\n\n\n\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\n\nAs a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc\n\nMicron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n