Summary of the Role:As a Senior Engineer on the Firmware & Product Testing (FPT) team, you will support 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.
Department IntroductionFirmware & Product Test (FPT) team at Micron Technology holds a pivotal role in validating firmware specifications for SSDs. The team develops comprehensive verification plans, implements these using Python, and ensures strict adherence to NVMe standards and security protocols. Testing methodologies include white-box, grey-box, and black-box approaches conducted on a module-by-module basis throughout firmware development and integration. Validation occurs across multiple environments, including simulation, FPGA prototyping, and prototype hardware.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute firmware verification plans for customer specifications and NVMe protocols used in enterprise SSDs, with emphasis on front-end features (e.g., SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP).
- Design and implement grey-box, white-box, and black-box test methodologies to verify firmware functionality and robustness.
- Analyze failures from weekly regressions, perform root-cause analysis, and clearly document findings with guidance from senior engineers.
- Contribute to test development, execution, automation, and reporting within established FPT frameworks.
- Communicate test results, challenges, and mitigation plans effectively to firmware, cross-functional teams, and management.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving test coverage and code quality.
- AI-Assisted Test Automation: Develop and enhance Python-based test automation scripts and data-collection tools; apply AI/ML techniques where appropriate to improve test efficiency and failure detection.
- Data & ML Exposure: Assist in applying and tuning machine-learning models for anomaly detection or failure pattern identification based on test data.
- Collaborate closely with firmware engineers, test developers, and AI/ML contributors to continuously improve product reliability.
Required Qualifications- Education: Bachelor's degree with ~5 years of relevant experience, or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Programming: Proficiency in Python; familiarity with libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and basic scikit-learn usage.
- Testing Fundamentals: Good understanding of test automation, testing methodologies, and test tools.
- Machine Learning Basics: Working knowledge of ML fundamentals (common algorithms, training concepts, evaluation metrics).
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical ability; comfort working with data and debugging complex issues.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Hands-on validation experience and ability to work independently.
Preferred Skills- Exposure to ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Hands-on academic or project experience in machine learning, data science, or AI.
- Basic understanding of embedded systems, firmware, or hardware testing concepts.
- Familiarity with software development practices, including Git and agile workflows.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$98,000.00 - $167,000.00 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.
