Lead Staff Engineer, SSD Firmware Test Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Posted a day ago

Micron Technology, Inc; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Robust paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Lead Staff Engineer for SSD firmware test in the Philippines.

You will build and maintain high-performance controller firmware test frameworks for volatile and non-volatile memory systems, triage failures, and support development teams in isolating issues. The role demands 8–12 years in storage test development, deep embedded firmware expertise, and strong Python automation skills.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years managing a test development team in storage
• Deep embedded firmware development experience
• Proficient in Python for test automation
• Knowledge of PCIe/NVMe, SATA or SAS interfaces
• Experience leading engineers and technicians
• Ability to work independently under multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead the test development team for SSD firmware
• Develop and maintain high-performance firmware test framework
• Triage failures, file bug reports, and assist debugging
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues

Skills

Embedded firmware development

Python programming

Storage interface knowledge (PCIe/NVMe

NAND flash understanding

Team leadership

Bug triage and RCA

AI tooling for firmware

Tools

Scripting environments

Job description

Req. ID: JR109792 Lead Staff Engineer, SSD Firmware Test

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

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As a Firmware Test Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., you will build groundbreaking high-performance controller firmware test framework for volatile and non-volatile memory systems. You will assist in the evaluation, creation, build, bench testing, debugging, and failure analyzes of firmware for new high-performance memory controllers and Solid State Drives (SSD) that will improve performance, while reducing power, latency and SoC (System on Chip) complexity for the target sectors. You can expect to partner multi-disciplinary Engineers seek multi-functional product development issues. You will triage failures, file bug reports, and help the development teams with isolating issues.

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)

Before Getting Started

• Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence.
• If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.

Benefits

• Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.
• We offer 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.
• For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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.