Micron Technology

Principal Engineer, Customer Validation

Micron Technology$145K — $247K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of validation experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of NVMe and PCIe protocols and exceptional debugging skills.
  • Hands-on experience with system-level validation in complex hardware/software setups.
  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration across firmware, hardware, and systems.
  • Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or other scripting/programming languages with a grasp of validation methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute customer-focused SSD validation cycles, including regressions and qualifications.
  • Set up validation environments and analyze results for root-cause resolution.
  • Debug system and drive-level issues, reproducing customer-reported problems.
  • Develop and enhance validation test cases, scripts, and automation frameworks.
  • Lead validation processes for assigned programs while mentoring junior engineers.
  • Leverage Artificial Intelligence to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans to accommodate diverse family needs.
  • Income protection programs in case of illness or injury, alongside paid family leave.
  • Robust paid time-off policies including holidays, ensuring work-life balance.
  • Support for personal wellbeing and professional growth initiatives.
Full Job Description
Hands-on technical contributor responsible for customer-focused system validation of enterprise and data-center SSDs, owning execution, debugging, qualification, and multi-functional coordination.

Responsibilities:
• Plan and implement customer-specific system and SSD validation cycles, including regressions and qualification runs.
• Set up and maintain validation environments and analyze test results to drive root-cause resolution.
• Perform system-level and drive-level debugging and reproduce customer-reported issues.
• Develop and enhance validation test cases, scripts, and automation frameworks.
• Own the process of conducting validation for assigned programs while mentoring developing engineers and contributing to test strategy.
• Applying Artificial Intelligence to improve organizational level working efficiency

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of experience in customer, product, or system validation roles.
• Strong knowledge and experience with NVMe and PCIe protocols and debugging skills across system, firmware, and hardware domains.
• Hands-on experience accomplishing system-level validation in complex hardware/software environments.
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional engineering teams (firmware, hardware, systems).
• Proficiency with scripting/programming in Python, C/C++, or similar languages and understanding of validation methodologies. Applying Artificial Intelligence to improve organization level working efficiency

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting OEM, hyperscale, or cloud customer qualification programs.
• Prior ownership of validation execution for customer-facing platforms.
• Mentoring experience or technical leadership in validation teams.
• Familiarity with industry certifications, compatibility testing, or joint qualification processes.
• Strong communication skills for multi-functional and customer-facing interactions.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$145,000.00 - $247,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

As 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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
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