Lead Staff Engineer, SSD Firmware Test

Micron Technology, Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Bengaluru, India, seeks an experienced Firmware Eng (Supervisory) to lead a test development team focused on storage firmware. You will drive AI-enabled workflows, RCA improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams.

The role requires deep embedded firmware expertise, strong Python skills, and leadership capabilities. Exposure to PCIe/NVMe, NAND flash, and storage architectures is essential; relocation is TBD.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience managing the test development team in the storage domain.
• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience with embedded firmware development.
• Expertise in the use of scripting languages and programming tools.
• Extensive experience programming in Python.
• Technical expertise in storage (SSD/HDD) and related systems.
• Understanding of storage interfaces (PCIe/NVMe, SATA, SAS).
• Experience with NAND flash and non-volatile storage.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience with team leadership or supervising junior engineers.
• Ability to work in multi-functional teams under competing priorities.

Skills

Test leadership

Embedded firmware

Python

Scripting

Storage systems

PCIe/NVMe

NAND flash

Independent work

Team leadership

Cross-functional

AI-driven workflows

Tools

Claude Code

M365 Copilot

GenieLLM

Job description

Experience / Skills:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in managing the test development team within the storage domain.
• In depth knowledge and extensive experience with embedded firmware development
• Expertise in the use of scripting languages, programming tools and environments
• Extensive experience programming in Python
• Technical Expertise 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
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of day-to-day supervision
• Experience with team leadership and/or supervising junior engineers and technicians
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team and under the pressure of multiple priorities

AI Proficiency / AI-Enabled Ways of Working

• Proficient in leveraging Micron-approved GenAI tools (e.g., Claude Code, M365 Copilot, GenieLLM) to accelerate firmware development workflows, including AI-assisted code generation, unit test generation, and code review.
• Experience or working knowledge of applying AI agents/agentic workflows to firmware debugging and root-cause analysis (RCA), improving triage and cycle-time efficiency while maintaining engineer-in-the-loop validation.
• Ability to identify and scope opportunities for AI-driven automation in embedded firmware tasks (e.g., test coverage improvement, memory/code optimization, defect analysis) in line with Micron's AI-Driven Product Development and Productivity & AI Foundations pillars.
• Understanding of and adherence to Micron's AI Governance Policy and Acceptable Use Guidelines for Generative AI, including human-in-the-loop review of AI-generated code, security/IP safeguards, and licensing compliance.
• Willingness to continuously upskill on evolving AI tools and practices as part of Micron's AI transformation (e.g., completing assigned AI Proficiency training/Workday modules).

Job Profile(s):

Firmware Eng (Supervisory) 4

Relocation level: (TBD)

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