Principal Engineer - FPT Validation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time-off programs

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is looking for an SSD Firmware Validation Engineer to define test plans and validate firmware for NVMe SSD products. The role demands over 10 years of experience in SSD Firmware Validation and proficiency in debugging NVMe Protocol issues.

The selected candidate will collaborate with firmware development teams and communicate program statuses while integrating tests into an automated environment. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a robust paid time-off program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SSD Firmware Validation.
• Strong understanding of Whitebox and grey box test methods.
• Proficient in debugging NVMe Protocol issues.

Responsibilities

• Define Test Plan/Design, test cases and develop Test Scripts.
• Collaborate with firmware development teams through the product lifecycle.
• Communicate status, issues, and strategies of programs and projects.

Skills

SSD Firmware Validation

AI tools proficiency

Debugging NVMe Protocol issues

Test plan development

Linux OS debugging

Coding in Python

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Lecroy/JDSU analyzers

Job description

Job Description

As an SSD Firmware Validation Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., your responsibilities will include:

• Define Test Plan/Design, test cases and develop Test Scripts to validate Firmware for Enterprise and Datacenter class NVMe SSD products.
• Demonstrate high degree of skills to understand one or more areas of Firmware: Front End, Back End/Media management, FTL or Security.
• Exhibit high degree of competency in understanding NVMe/PCIe specifications, NVMe Cloud SSD Specifications, along with Customer specific requirements.
• Work in partnership with Firmware development teams through the lifecycle of the product while finding defects and validating the fixes by creating grey and Whitebox tests.
• Communicate status, issues, concerns, strategies of programs and projects – including development of appropriate indicators.
• Deal with ambiguity and operate with little direction to meet defined goals.
• Collaborate with others to achieve goals and task completion.
• Comprehend and articulate validation strategies, plans and status.
• Review, track and document test results and sightings.
• Drive issues to closure by interfacing/collaborating with other product development team.

Experience

• 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) in order to perform tasks efficiently.
• Understanding of Whitebox and grey box test methods for Enterprise / Datacenter SSD Firmware is strong plus.
• Good hands on experience in debugging NVMe Protocol issues using Lecroy/JDSU analyzers is highly desired.
• Must have prepared good test plans involving access patterns, NVMe protocols, FW test hooks and VS commands for one or more of the following FW areas: Front End, Back End, FTL and Security.
• Integrate tests into an automated test environment and collaborate with test execution teams to drive validation plans/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 big picture, well-organized, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects, excellent time management with respect to priorities and self-management.
• Must have excellent knowledge of system storage and the relationship to the platform ingredients: CPU, Memory, PCIe, drivers, OS, firmware, etc.

Job Profile(s)

Product Development Engineer 5

Relocation level: (TBD)

Benefits

Micron offers 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.