Engineer, SSD Validation

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an SSD Performance Engineer to own end-to-end performance and power maturity for Data Center SSD programs, driving quality data from bring-up to qualification.

You will analyze firmware behaviors, collaborate across firmware, architecture, and systems teams, and drive mitigations while applying AI-enabled insights for efficiency and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong background in SSD performance and power characterization.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis, workload execution, and performance debug.
• Solid understanding of firmware–hardware interactions affecting latency, bandwidth, and power.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to internal and external partners.
• Ability to apply AI literacy to use AI-enabled tools for research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end performance and power readiness for assigned programs from early firmware maturity through customer qualification.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality performance and power data aligned with program goals.
• Drive program status updates for performance and power to Product Development team and stakeholders.
• Perform in-depth performance analysis and root-cause debug of firmware behaviors and hardware interactions.
• Identify performance risks and drive mitigations with cross-functional teams.
• Represent performance perspective in product change scoping and lead changes on the program.
• Plan and forecast infrastructure and development needs to support execution.
• Apply appropriate performance test levels per program phase and customer requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

Job Summary

The role is responsible for end-to-end performance and power maturity of assigned Data Center SSD programs. The candidate owns execution quality, technical depth, and cross-functional alignment to ensure performance and power targets are met with high confidence from early bring‑up through customer qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end performance and power readiness for assigned programs, from early firmware maturity through customer qualification.
• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality performance and power data aligned with program goals.
• Drive program status updates for performance and power to Product Development team and other stakeholders.
• Perform in‑depth performance analysis and root‑cause debug, developing a strong understanding of firmware behaviors, state machines, and hardware interactions.
• Identify performance risks early and work with firmware, architecture, and system teams to drive mitigations.
• Represent performance perspective in product change request scoping and lead change implementation on the program.
• Plan and forecast infrastructure and development needs required to support program execution.
• Ensure appropriate performance test levels applied per program phase and customer requirements to ensure optimal path to performance maturity.
• Integrate AI‑assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI‑enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.
• Actively collaborate with firmware, architecture, systems, QA, and PDT teams to deliver optimized performance and power.
• Drive process alignment at the program site with the overall DC SSD Performance Test Strategy.
• Participate in internal engineering forums, sharing standard processes and aligning execution across geographies.
• Identify gaps in performance methods, coverage, or tooling and propose improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in SSD performance and power characterization.
• Hands‑on experience with data analysis, workload execution, and performance debug.
• Solid understanding of firmware–hardware interactions affecting latency, bandwidth, and power.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to internal and external partners.
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

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. To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact [e-mail].