Principal PCIe Application Engineer

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal PCIe ASIC Application Engineer in San Jose to lead validation for next-generation SSD controller ASICs from development through production.

You will drive validation strategy, work with architecture, firmware, design verification, and product engineering teams to ensure successful product delivery, including pre-silicon FPGA validation and post-silicon bring-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC validation, SSD controller development, storage systems, firmware development, or related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of SSD controller architecture, system-level validation, and high-speed interfaces including PCIe, NVMe, DDR, and NAND/ONFI.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA validation, post-silicon bring-up, silicon debug, ASIC verification, or validation.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, Shell, or similar scripting languages with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASIC validation activities from pre-silicon FPGA development through product qualification and production release.
• Develop and execute validation plans covering functional, performance, power, reliability, and system-level testing.
• Perform post-silicon bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis across PCIe, NVMe, DDR, NAND/ONFI, and firmware subsystems.
• Create automation frameworks, validation tools, and test infrastructure to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive collaboration across global cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

Debugging

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Protocol analyzers

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

FPGA prototyping

Post-silicon debug tools

Job description

Join Micron's SSD Controller Engineering team, where we develop advanced memory and storage technologies that power cloud, AI, and enterprise computing. We work across global teams to deliver innovative, high-quality storage solutions that help transform information into intelligence and enrich life for all.

As a Principal PCIe ASIC Application Engineer, you will lead validation efforts for next-generation SSD controller ASICs from development through production. This is a highly visible technical leadership role where you will drive validation strategy, solve complex system challenges, and collaborate with architecture, firmware, design verification, and product engineering teams to ensure successful product delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead ASIC validation activities from pre-silicon FPGA development through product qualification and production release
• Develop and execute validation plans covering functional, performance, power, reliability, and system-level testing
• Perform post-silicon bring-up, debug, and root-cause analysis across PCIe, NVMe, DDR, NAND/ONFI, and firmware subsystems
• Create automation frameworks, validation tools, and test infrastructure to improve efficiency and coverage
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive collaboration across global cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC validation, SSD controller development, storage systems, firmware development, or related technologies
• Strong knowledge of SSD controller architecture, system-level validation, and high-speed interfaces including PCIe, NVMe, DDR, and NAND/ONFI
• Hands-on experience with FPGA validation, post-silicon bring-up, silicon debug, ASIC verification, or validation
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, Shell, or similar scripting languages with strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with SSD controller firmware architecture, NAND flash technologies, enterprise SSDs, and storage system optimization
• Experience with ARC-based SoC firmware development, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, FPGA prototyping, and post-silicon debug tools
• Proven success leading validation programs for complex ASIC or storage controller products through production and customer support phases
• Experience leveraging AI tools such as Claude Code to create or verify code and improve validation efficiency through intelligent automation workflows