Staff Engineer, SSD Validation

Micron Technology, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer for SSD Validation in Colorado, leading validation and joint qualification of Enterprise and Datacenter NVMe SSDs. You will direct test plans, perform system bring-up, and collaborate across firmware, hardware, and product engineering to ensure production readiness.

The role emphasizes automating validation, improving test coverage, and mentoring engineers while coordinating with customers and partners on joint qualification efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of SSD/storage/semiconductor validation with NVMe/PCIe experience.
• Hands-on Linux, OS bring-up, drive triage, root-cause analysis.
• Background in Enterprise/Datacenter SSD firmware validation and joint qualification.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level validation and qualification across SSDs, firmware, drivers, OS, networking, and configurations.
• Direct validation test plans from development to completion; coordinate with JQ requirements.
• Perform hands-on system bring-up, OS installation, driver validation, and storage-stack verification.
• Support customer/partner issue reproduction; convert findings to internal test cases; improve validation coverage.
• Develop and improve automated test frameworks and Python tools; promote shift-left validation.

Skills

NVMe/PCIe

Python automation

Linux

System validation

Joint qualification (JQ)

Education

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

Tools

Lecroy protocol analyzers

UNH-IOL

PCI-SIG test platforms

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.

Join our forward-thinking engineering group at Micron, where you will have a key role in changing how the world accesses information. As a Staff Engineer for SSD Validation, you will coordinate the validation, system integration, and joint qualification of our elite Enterprise and Datacenter NVMe SSD products. This is your chance to contribute in a cooperative and welcoming setting while promoting technical excellence and innovation!

Position Overview

The Staff Engineer for SSD Validation directs the technical activities in validation, system integration, and collaborative qualification of Enterprise and Datacenter NVMe SSD products. This position oversees the validation strategy and actively engages in firmware, hardware, and system testing. It holds primary responsibility for assisting new customers through joint qualification (JQ). The Staff Engineer serves as a specialist in NVMe/PCIe, encourages automation and early quality improvements, and mentors other engineers. They also guarantee that products are prepared for production on both internal and customer platforms. Working with Firmware, Hardware, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Engineering teams, this role fosters internal coordination and uniform qualification outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level validation and qualification, performing end-to-end testing across SSDs, firmware, drivers, OS, networking, and platform configurations.

• Direct validation test plans from development through completion, including failure analysis, reporting, and coordination with customer joint qualification (JQ) requirements.

• Perform hands-on system bring-up, debug, and configuration, including OS installation, driver validation, and storage-stack verification.

• Support customer and partner issue reproduction, converting field/JQ findings into internal test cases and improving validation coverage.

• Develop and improve automated test frameworks and Python-based tools while driving shift-left validation to influence build and improve product testability.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• 5+ years of experience in SSD, storage, or semiconductor validation with deep knowledge of NVMe and PCIe protocols

• Hands‑on expertise with Linux environments, system setup, OS bring‑up, drive triage, and root‑cause analysis of complex issues

• Proven background in Enterprise/Datacenter SSD firmware validation, including system-level joint qualification

• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis, paired with strong communication skills for conveying technical results to internal and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or assisting customer joint qualification (JQ) efforts with OEMs, hyperscalers, or strategic partners

• Familiarity with networked storage environments, platform interoperability, and multi-system qualification flows

• Hands‑on experience with protocol analyzers (e.g., Lecroy, JDSU) and third‑party SSD test platforms (e.g., UNH-IOL, PCI‑SIG compliance, SanBlaze)

• Strong understanding of PCIe topology, BIOS/firmware behavior, Linux storage stacks, and drivers

• Knowledge of NAND flash, storage architecture, and FTL development

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.

AI alert : Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.