Staff Engineer, FW & Product Test

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.

About the role

The Engineer (E4) in the Firmware & Product Testing (FPT) team supports the validation of enterprise SSD firmware through test development, automation, execution, and failure analysis. This role focuses on NVMe front-end features and customer specifications while applying Python-based automation and data-driven techniques to improve test efficiency and product quality. Working closely with firmware test engineers, senior mentors, and data scientists, the engineer gains hands-on experience at the intersection of firmware validation and AI/ML, contributing to more effective and scalable testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement firmware verification plans for customer requirements and NVMe protocol features, including SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, and OCP
• Analyze regression and validation failures, perform root-cause analysis, and communicate findings and mitigation plans
• Develop and enhance test automation, reporting, and data-collection tools within established validation frameworks
• Leverage AI-assisted tools, LLMs, and agent-based solutions to improve test development, failure analysis, workflow automation, and validation efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and approximately 9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and approximately 7 years of experience, in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python, including experience with libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and Scikit-learn
• Experience with test automation, testing methodologies, validation frameworks, and code review practices
• Working knowledge of machine learning fundamentals, model evaluation concepts, and data-driven problem solving
• Experience using AI-enabled development tools, LLMs, prompt engineering techniques, or AI-driven workflows in software development, automation, or data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Experience applying machine learning, data science, or AI solutions to engineering, testing, or analytics challenges
• Understanding of embedded systems, firmware validation, hardware testing, or enterprise storage technologies
• Familiarity with Git, Agile development practices, and modern software engineering workflows
• Experience building or integrating AI-enabled automation solutions using Generative AI, LLMs, agent-based frameworks, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $121,000.00 - $239,000 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and equity. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income protection programs if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays