PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, SSD VALIDATION

micron; Marigot; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead SSD firmware test architect to own end-to-end test architecture and validation for enterprise and automotive storage products. You will design scalable automation platforms, build CI/CD pipelines, and drive mass production readiness.

The role requires deep NVMe/PCIe expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on skills in Linux, Python, and test tools to resolve critical FW issues and improve reliability across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/Electrical/Electronics with at least 8 years in SSD firmware test/development, or minimum 3 years as test architect/technical lead
• Deep expertise in NVMe/PCIe/SATA protocols and SSD core technologies: FTL, GC, WL, PLP, NAND Flash
• Proficient in Linux and scripting (Python/C/Shell) and automation/tooling like Fio, nvme-cli, PyNVMe
• Experience in HW/FW co-debugging, reliability validation and mass production test systems
• Strong architecture design, problem-solving and cross-team leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Own overall test architecture, validation strategy and quality system for enterprise SSD firmware
• Design and implement test solutions covering functionality, performance, reliability, QoS, PLP, FTL, GC, power and security
• Build and optimize automation test framework, long-stability test system and CI/CD pipeline to support mass validation
• Lead root cause analysis and closure of critical FW issues including hang, drop, performance degradation and compatibility problems
• Participate in product architecture review and provide technical suggestions on FW design, NAND selection and reliability targets
• Drive test team capability improvement, process optimization and technical standardization
• Track new storage technologies: PCIe 5.0/6.0, NVMe 2.0, ZNS, CXL, automotive and industrial storage

Skills

NVMe/PCIe protocols

Linux

Python/C/Shell

Test automation

HW/FW co-debugging

Architecture design & leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/CE/Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Fio

nvme-cli

PyNVMe

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

Lead end-to-end SSD firmware test architecture design and quality validation for enterprise/data center/automotive SSD products. Build high-efficiency automation platforms and CI/CD pipeline, drive critical issue resolution and product mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Own overall test architecture, validation strategy and quality system for enterprise SSD firmware.
• Design and implement test solutions covering functionality, performance, reliability, QoS, PLP, FTL, GC, power and security.
• Build and optimize automation test framework, long-stability test system and CI/CD pipeline to support mass validation.
• Lead root cause analysis and closure of critical FW issues including hang, drop, performance degradation and compatibility problems.
• Participate in product architecture review and provide technical suggestions on FW design, NAND selection and reliability targets.
• Drive test team capability improvement, process optimization and technical standardization.
• Track new storage technologies: PCIe 5.0/6.0, NVMe 2.0, ZNS, CXL, automotive and industrial storage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics, Microelectronics or related fields with at least 8 years of SSD firmware test/development experience; or minimum 3 years as test architect or technical leader
• Deep expertise in NVMe/PCIe/SATA protocols and SSD core technologies: FTL, GC, WL, PLP, NAND Flash.
• Proficient in Linux, Python/C/Shell, automation framework development and test tools (Fio, nvme-cli, PyNVMe, etc.)
• Experience in HW/FW co-debugging, reliability validation and mass production test system
• Strong architecture design, problem-solving and cross-team leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise/data center/automotive SSD, ZNS, CXL, NVMe-oF, Secure Boot or ASIL.
• Led end-to-end test system/team setup for mass production
• Storage-related patents or publications.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron and Crucial brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities - from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.