Staff Engineer, FW & Product Test

Micron Technology • San Jose, CA

4d • $121,000 - $239,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Firmware & Product Test (FPT) team at Micron Technology holds a pivotal role in validating firmware specifications for SSDs. The team develops comprehensive verification plans, implements them using Python, and ensures strict alignment to NVMe standards and security protocols. Validation occurs across multiple environments, including simulation, FPGA prototyping, and prototype hardware. The Engineer (E4) in the Firmware & Product Testing (FPT) team supports the validation of enterprise SSD firmware through test development, automation, execution, and failure analysis. This role focuses on NVMe front-end features and customer specifications while applying Python-based automation and data-driven techniques to improve test efficiency and product quality. Working closely with firmware test engineers, senior mentors, and data scientists, the engineer gains hands-on experience at the intersection of firmware validation and AI/ML, contributing to more effective and scalable testing methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and approximately 9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and approximately 7 years of experience, in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python, including experience with libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and Scikit-learn
• Experience with test automation, testing methodologies, validation frameworks, and code review practices
• Working knowledge of machine learning fundamentals, model evaluation concepts, and data-driven problem solving
• Experience using AI-enabled development tools, LLMs, prompt engineering techniques, or AI-driven workflows in software development, automation, or data analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Experience applying machine learning, data science, or AI solutions to engineering, testing, or analytics challenges
• Understanding of embedded systems, firmware validation, hardware testing, or enterprise storage technologies
• Familiarity with Git, Agile development practices, and modern software engineering workflows
• Experience building or integrating AI-enabled automation solutions using Generative AI, LLMs, agent-based frameworks, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement firmware verification plans for customer requirements and NVMe protocol features, including SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, and OCP
• Analyze regression and validation failures, perform root-cause analysis, and communicate findings and mitigation plans
• Develop and enhance test automation, reporting, and data-collection tools within established validation frameworks
• Leverage AI-assisted tools, LLMs, and agent-based solutions to improve test development, failure analysis, workflow automation, and validation efficiency

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