Engineer, MTFW Validation, SSDPE

1840 Micron Tech. OP India LLP; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Hyderabad, India seeks a Firmware Validation Engineer to validate firmware for a new storage controller, collaborating with architecture, hardware, firmware and test teams across geographies.

You will build test plans, develop automated Python tests, coordinate CI tests on FPGA simulations, and push AI-powered improvements while following Micron's AI governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with hardware knowledge.
• Proven experience in embedded firmware validation.
• Strong Python and scripting language skills.
• Experience with storage interfaces, PCIe/NVMe/SATA/SAS.

Responsibilities

• Validate firmware for a brand new storage controller.
• Collaborate with architecture, hardware, firmware and test teams across geographies.
• Define test plans and develop automated test scripts.
• Coordinate automated tests in a firmware CI environment with simulation and FPGA.
• Prioritize failures, report bugs, and help isolate issues.
• Explore AI-enabled ways to improve engineering efficiency and testing.
• Use approved AI tools to accelerate test development and reporting.
• Apply AI responsibly under Micron governance.

Skills

Embedded firmware validation

Python programming

Scripting languages

SSD/HDD storage knowledge

PCIe/NVMe/SATA/SAS

I2C/SPI/SMBUS protocols

Jenkins

AI tools usage

Autonomous work

Cross-functional teamwork

AI governance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Responsibilities And Tasks

• You will be responsible for working as part of a team validating the firmware being developed for a brand new storage controller build.
• You will interact with the architecture, hardware, firmware, and firmware test teams located in multiple geographies to gain a full understanding of the firmware composition.
• You will apply your knowledge of firmware build to define test plans and develop automated test scripts using industry-standard and internal test tools and platforms.
• You will coordinate the running of automated tests within a firmware continuous integration environment that uses software simulation and an FPGA platform.
• You will prioritize failures, submit bug reports, and support development teams in isolating issues.
• Furthermore, you will identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, test coverage, and productivity through AI-enabled ways of working.
• You will leverage approved AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code, and other Micron-supported AI solutions to accelerate test development, automate analysis and reporting, improve debugging workflows, and generate insights from validation data.
• You will apply AI responsibly and securely in accordance with Micron’s AI governance and appropriate-use guidelines while continuously exploring new AI-driven approaches to enhance engineering effectiveness.

Experience / Skills

• Knowledge and extensive experience with embedded firmware validation
• Expertise in the use of scripting languages, programming tools, and environments
• Extensive programming experience in Python
• Experience in the storage industry in SSD, HDD, storage systems, or a related technology
• Understanding of storage interfaces including ideally PCIe/NVMe, SATA, or SAS
• Experience with NAND flash and other non-volatile storage
• Working experience on I2C, SPI, and SMBUS protocols is desirable
• Good to have knowledge on Jenkins
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal daily oversight
• Capacity to operate in a cross‑functional team environment while managing several priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-powered tools and assistants (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent technologies) to enhance engineering productivity, software development, automation, data analysis, and reporting
• Understanding of AI‑enabled ways of working, including effective prompting, AI‑assisted problem solving, and automation of engineering workflows
• Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs, apply human judgment and validation, and use AI solutions responsibly in accordance with Micron policies and governance requirements
• Commitment to continuous learning and development of AI proficiency to support Micron’s AI transformation initiatives

Education & Experience

• Position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, along with knowledge of hardware.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

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.

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