Senior Firmware Test Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.
San Jose, CA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$161,323.0 - $219,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Black-Box Testing C++ (Programming Language) Code Review Computer Engineering Continuous Integration Firmware Flash Memory Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) White-Box Testing Python (Programming Language) Regression Analysis
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Test Execution Engine Git Storage Technologies Information Technology Software Coding Jenkins Nvme

Job description

Senior Firmware Test Engineers at Micron Technology lead the design, development, and execution of comprehensive firmware validation strategies for enterprise SSDs using NAND Flash memory, applying white-box, grey-box, and black-box testing methodologies to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with NVMe, ONFI, and USB standards. They build and maintain CI/CD infrastructure using Jenkins and Python to automate test execution and regression analysis, collaborate cross-functionally with firmware developers, hardware engineers, and project managers in an Agile environment, and validate firmware across simulation platforms, FPGA prototypes, and hardware environments. Their responsibilities include creating test plans for SSD Front End features (e.g., SMART, Trim, OCP), verifying security protocols, analyzing failures, and driving continuous improvement in firmware quality. They also participate in code reviews, mentor team members, and apply deep domain expertise in NAND management and storage protocols to enhance product validation and development efficiency.

Requirements

Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in an engineering-related occupation.

Position requires experience in:

  1. SSD firmware testing and/or development
  2. SSD or NAND Flash development industry
  3. Code development using Python or C/C++.
  4. Understanding of Storage industry protocols including NVMe, ONFI, USB.
  5. Agile development, GIT development flow, Branch management and tools
  6. Regression Analysis
  7. Customer spec validation

Benefits & conditions

The US base salary range that Micron Technology, Inc. estimates it could pay for this full-time position is $161,323.01 - $219,000. For additional pay & benefits information, please refer to the requisition at Micron.com/careers.

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.

About the company

Micron 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., Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

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