Principal Engineer - FPT Validation

Micron Technology, Inc; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer for FPT Validation to define test plans, design cases, and develop scripts for validating firmware on Enterprise and Datacenter NVMe SSD products.

You will partner with Firmware so projects progress from plan to closure while addressing NVMe specs, security, and advanced testing methodologies. You will work across Front End, Back End, FTL, and Security areas, demonstrating excellent problem solving and project management while communicating

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define Test Plan/Design, test cases and develop Test Scripts to validate Firmware for Enterprise and Datacenter NVMe SSD products.
• Collaborate with Firmware development teams through product lifecycle; drive validation plans/strategy and track results.
• Review, document test results and drive issues to closure with other product teams.
• Communicate status, issues and strategies of programs with stakeholders.

Skills

NVMe protocol knowledge

Python scripting

Linux debugging

Grey/white box testing

Test planning & tracking

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Lecroy/JDSU analyzers

Claude AI tools

Job description

Req. ID: JR104745 Principal Engineer - FPT Validation

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. As part of Firmware Test Engineering team, you would demonstrate high degree of skills to understand one or more areas of FW: Front End, Back end/Media management, FTL or Security. You would also exhibit high degree of competency in understanding NVMe/PCIe specifications, NVMe Cloud SSD Specifications, along with understanding Customer specific requirements. You will be working in partnership with Firmware development teams through the lifecycle of the product while finding defects and validating the fixes by create grey and Whitebox tests. Be able to demonstrate success in communicating status, issues, concerns, strategies of programs and projects - including development of appropriate indicators. Must be able to deal with ambiguity and operate with little direction to meet defined goals. Must be able to 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 following areas of FW: 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)

Relocation level: (TBD)

Before Getting Started

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As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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

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