Micron
Staff SSD Firmware Test Engineer
$121K–$207K
Longmont-MAX- Office, CO · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 7, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor's degree with ~8+ years, Master's with ~6+ years, or PhD with ~4+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads enterprise SSD firmware validation strategy, test infrastructure, and AI/ML-powered methods for verifying NVMe features across product lines.
What you'll do
- Design firmware verification strategies and scalable test frameworks; validate complex NVMe front-end features.
- Own test infrastructure and failure analysis, and set quality, coverage, and continuous-improvement practices.
- Develop AI/ML solutions for test optimization, failure triage, predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and test prioritization; mentor engineers and advise stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Expert Python proficiency, including NumPy, pandas, and scikit-learn, and a record of building production-quality automation frameworks.
- Deep expertise in test architecture, automation strategy, and validation methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience designing, training, and deploying ML models for test optimization or failure analysis.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Nice to have
- TensorFlow or PyTorch and MLOps; AI/Generative AI use in engineering or production testing.
- Embedded systems, firmware architecture, NVMe/PCIe/OCP, NAND/SSD validation, Rust or C, Linux/Windows, and Git/CI/CD experience.
Pay
$121,000.00 - $207,000.00 a year (USD, base salary)
Tools
Python, NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, NVMe, PCIe
AI focus
Design and deploy AI/ML for test optimization, intelligent failure triage, predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and test prioritization; preferred experience includes Generative AI and MLOps.
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