Principal Engineer - FPT Validation

Micron Technology; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Bengaluru, India is looking for an SSD Firmware Validation Engineer. In this role, you will define test plans, develop test cases, and validate firmware for NVMe SSD products. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering, along with 10+ years of experience.

Experience with AI tools, debugging NVMe protocol issues, and familiarity with Linux is essential. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SSD Firmware Validation.
• Good hands-on experience in debugging NVMe protocol issues.
• Experience in developing test plans for various firmware areas.

Responsibilities

• Define test plans and develop scripts for validating firmware.
• Collaborate with firmware development teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Document test results and drive issues to closure.

Skills

AI tools proficiency

Debugging NVMe protocol issues

Linux operating system knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Lecroy/JDSU analyzers

Python

Job description

SSD Firmware Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

Define Test Plan/Design, test cases and develop Test Scripts to validate Firmware for Enterprise and Datacenter class NVMe SSD products. As part of the Firmware Test Engineering team, you demonstrate a high degree of skill in understanding one or more areas of firmware such as Front End, Back End/Media management, FTL or Security. You also exhibit a high degree of competency in understanding NVMe/PCIe specifications, NVMe Cloud SSD specifications, and customer‑specific requirements. You work in partnership with firmware development teams throughout the product lifecycle, finding defects and validating fixes by creating grey‑box and white‑box tests. You demonstrate success in communicating status, issues, concerns, and strategies of programs and projects, including the development of appropriate indicators. You are able to deal with ambiguity and operate with little direction to meet defined goals, collaborate with others to achieve goals and task completion, and comprehend and articulate validation strategies, plans and status. You review, track and document test results and sightings, driving issues to closure by interfacing and collaborating with other product development teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 10+ years of experience in SSD Firmware Validation.
• Proficiency in using AI tools (Claude) to perform tasks efficiently.
• Understanding of Whitebox and grey‑box test methods for Enterprise / Datacenter SSD Firmware.
• Good hands‑on experience in debugging NVMe protocol issues using Lecroy/JDSU analyzers.
• Prepared good test plans involving access patterns, NVMe protocols, firmware test hooks and VS commands for one or more of the following areas of firmware: Front End, Back End, FTL and Security.
• Integrated tests into an automated test environment and collaborated with test execution teams to drive validation plans and strategy.
• Good knowledge of Linux operating system debugging and coding in Python.
• Effective oral and written communication with strong analytical, problem‑solving and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Expert planning and tracking skills, able to see the big picture, well‑organized, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects, and possessing excellent time management with respect to priorities and self‑management.
• Excellent knowledge of system storage and its relationship to platform ingredients: CPU, Memory, PCIe, drivers, OS, firmware, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.