Principal Engineer, Customer Validation

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Equity

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a hands-on technical contributor to lead customer-focused system validation for enterprise and data-center SSDs. You will own execution, debugging, qualification, and cross-functional coordination, guiding teams across firmware, hardware, and systems.

The role requires 8+ years in validation, strong NVMe/PCIe skills, and proficiency in Python/C/C++. You will mentor engineers, develop automation, and apply AI to optimize processes in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in customer, product, or system validation roles.
• Strong knowledge of NVMe and PCIe protocols with debugging across system, firmware, and hardware domains.
• Hands-on experience with system-level validation in complex hardware/software environments.
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional engineering teams (firmware, hardware, systems).
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or similar languages and understanding of validation methodologies.
• Applying Artificial Intelligence to improve organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run customer-specific system and SSD validation cycles, including regressions and qualification runs.
• Set up and maintain validation environments and analyze results to drive root-cause resolution.
• Perform system-level and drive-level debugging and reproduce customer-reported issues.
• Develop and enhance validation test cases, scripts, and automation frameworks.
• Own validation processes for assigned programs while mentoring engineers and contributing to test strategy.
• Apply AI techniques to improve validation workflows and efficiency.

Skills

NVMe

PCIe

Python

C/C++

System validation

Test automation

Debugging

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Linux

Git

Automation frameworks

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. Hands‑on technical contributor responsible for customer‑focused system validation of enterprise and data‑center SSDs, owning execution, debugging, qualification, and multi‑functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement customer‑specific system and SSD validation cycles, including regressions and qualification runs.


• Set up and maintain validation environments and analyze test results to drive root‑cause resolution.


• Perform system‑level and drive‑level debugging and reproduce customer‑reported issues.


• Develop and enhance validation test cases, scripts, and automation frameworks.


• Own the process of conducting validation for assigned programs while mentoring developing engineers and contributing to test strategy.


• Applying Artificial Intelligence to improve organizational level working efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of experience in customer, product, or system validation roles.


• Strong knowledge and experience with NVMe and PCIe protocols and debugging skills across system, firmware, and hardware domains.


• Hands‑on experience accomplishing system‑level validation in complex hardware/software environments.


• Experience collaborating with multi‑functional engineering teams (firmware, hardware, systems).


• Proficiency with scripting/programming in Python, C/C++, or similar languages and understanding of validation methodologies.


• Applying Artificial Intelligence to improve organization level working efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting OEM, hyperscale, or cloud customer qualification programs.


• Prior ownership of validation execution for customer‑facing platforms.


• Mentoring experience or technical leadership in validation teams.


• Familiarity with industry certifications, compatibility testing, or joint qualification processes.


• Strong communication skills for multi‑functional and customer‑facing interactions.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $145,000.00 - $247,000.00 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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 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.