Sr Engineer, SSD Validation

Micron • Longmont, CO

3d

About The Position

Design, develop, and automate test content for next-generation Micron solid-state storage products. In this role, required to contribute directly to feature validation, test method innovation, requirements analysis, and execution of validation workflows across multiple technologies and platforms. Required to collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, systems, and product teams to ensure SSD features meet industry standards, customer requirements, and high reliability expectations. This position required engineers motivated by hands-on development, deep debug, and building strong technical foundations in SSD architecture and validation methodology.

Requirements

• Developing automated tests for storage devices or embedded systems, including creating new test cases, test flows, and reusable validation components
• Python or related Scripting languages
• Interpret and implement customer-specific test requirements, compliance documents, and feature specifications into executable validation content
• Structured development methodologies: requirements breakdown, feature-based test planning, code reviews, CI/automation practices, and version control workflows
• Test execution environments, including use of analyzers, logs, and debugging tools to validate features and diagnose failures
• SSD fundamentals, including NAND behavior, basic FTL concepts, and high-level controller architecture

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test cases for functional, performance, power, interoperability, stress, and negative-testing scenarios.
• Translate feature requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards into robust, reusable test content.
• Build and maintain test tools, utilities, and frameworks in Python or equivalent languages.
• Enhance automation workflows to improve coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency.
• Execute validation plans across multiple hardware, OS, and platform configurations.
• Investigate failures using logs, analyzers, debug tools, and structured root-cause methods.
• File well-documented issues and participate in triage discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Support qualification phases by providing accurate test results, metrics, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to CI-based automated regression systems and reporting dashboards.
• Improve test reliability, repeatability, and scalability across lab environments.
• Participate in design reviews, requirements discussions, and validation planning.
• Communicate progress clearly to senior engineers, leads, and cross-functional partners.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior