Senior/ Staff Engineer, Firmware Test (SSD)

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Senior/Staff Firmware Test Engineer for the Solid State Drive (SSD) Group. This role involves ensuring top-tier SSD performance and reliability through collaboration in firmware testing and validation.

The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of SSD firmware test experience and a strong foundation in Python programming. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead teams are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in SSD firmware test development.
• Comprehensive understanding of SSD firmware testing and Python programming.
• Deep knowledge of PCIe and NVMe protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware verification plans for firmware features.
• Perform root-cause analysis on SSD failures.
• Communicate solutions to technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

SSD firmware testing

Python programming

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

GIT

Continuous integration systems

Job description

Senior/Staff Firmware Test Engineer – Solid State Drive (SSD) Group, Micron Technology

As a Senior/Staff Firmware Test Engineer in the Solid State Drive (SSD) group at Micron Technology, you will help ensure our SSD products have world‑class performance and reliability. This role requires collaborating with skilled experts to build flawless SSD firmware for enterprise and automotive markets.

Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive firmware verification plans for various firmware features.
• Develop white/grey-box, known, and closed‑system testing methods to verify and validate firmware products.
• Analyze failures from weekly regressions and perform root‑cause analysis, requiring deep SSD domain expertise.
• Manage test development, deployment, automation, and reporting activities.
• Communicate challenges, solutions, and mitigation plans to cross‑functional teams and management with clear and effective communication of both technical and non‑technical topics.
• Participate in code reviews and guide the team to ensure comprehensive coverage and accurate architectural build.
• Establish strong working relationships with firmware development engineers to improve code quality.
• Lead a team of technical people, as required.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 6–8 years of pertinent experience in SSD firmware test development.
• Comprehensive understanding and substantial experience in SSD firmware testing and Python programming.
• Deep understanding of storage industry protocols such as PCIe and NVMe.
• Familiarity with Agile development, GIT flow, and branch management.
• Experience with automated builds, continuous integration, and test automation systems.
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.
• Ability to work on complex tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capability to mentor less experienced engineers.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a great teammate.
• Candidates with 2–3 years of experience but strong Python programming skills and test development experience may be considered for entry‑level positions.

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.