Engineer, FW & Product Test Engineering

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time-off and holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an Engineer II to validate enterprise SSD firmware through test development, automation, execution, and failure analysis.

You will work with NVMe technologies and AI-enabled tools, collaborating with experienced firmware engineers, mentors, and data scientists to enhance testing efficiency and product quality. The role emphasizes developing verification plans for customer requirements, applying machine learning concepts, and leveraging AI-assisted workflows to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with ~3 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in CS/EE/Data Science or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and libraries such as NumPy, pandas, Scikit-learn.
• Experience with test automation, validation tools, debugging complex issues.
• Working knowledge of ML fundamentals, including algorithms and training concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement firmware verification plans for NVMe features and customer requirements (e.g., SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP).
• Design test methodologies to validate firmware functionality and reliability.
• Analyze regression failures; perform root-cause analysis and document mitigations.
• Develop and enhance Python-based test automation, reporting, and data collection within validation frameworks.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and ML techniques to improve test efficiency, failure detection, and validation workflows.

Skills

Python

NumPy

pandas

Scikit-learn

test automation

machine learning fundamentals

AI-powered workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/Data Science or related

Master’s degree

Tools

Git

GitHub Copilot

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

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. We develop technologies that power the world's most advanced memory and storage solutions. The Firmware & Product Test (FPT) team plays a critical role in ensuring enterprise SSD firmware delivers the reliability, performance, and quality our customers depend on. By combining automation, data-driven testing, and emerging AI capabilities, we are continuously improving how firmware is validated and delivered. As an Engineer II, you will help validate enterprise SSD firmware through test development, automation, execution, and failure analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work with NVMe technologies, AI-enabled engineering tools, and machine learning concepts while collaborating with experienced firmware engineers, mentors, and data scientists. Your contributions will help improve testing efficiency, scalability, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement firmware verification plans for customer requirements and NVMe features, including SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, and OCP
• Design and implement test methodologies to validate firmware functionality and reliability
• Analyze regression failures, perform root-cause analysis, and document findings and mitigation plans
• Develop and enhance Python-based test automation, reporting, and data-collection tools within established validation frameworks
• Leverage AI-powered tools and machine learning techniques to improve test efficiency, failure detection, and validation workflows

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with approximately 3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree, in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python and experience with libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and Scikit-learn
• Experience with test automation, testing methodologies, validation tools, and debugging complex technical issues
• Working knowledge of machine learning fundamentals, including algorithms, training concepts, and evaluation metrics
• Experience using AI-powered tools or AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering productivity and test quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Academic, research, or project experience in machine learning, data science, or artificial intelligence
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies
• Understanding of embedded systems, firmware validation, or hardware testing concepts
• Familiarity with Git, Agile methodologies, and modern software development practices

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $81,000.00 - $137,000.00 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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