Senior Engineer, SSD Validation

Req. ID: JR101905 Senior Engineer, SSD Validation 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. As an SSD Firmware Validation Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., your responsibilities will include: Define Test plan , test cases and develop Test Scripts to validate Firmware for Enterprise and Datacenter class NVMe SSD products. As part of Firmware Test Engineering team, you would demonstrate high degree of skills to understand one or more areas of FW: Front End, Back end/Media management, FTL or Security. You would also exhibit high degree of proficiency in understanding NVMe/PCIe specifications, NVMe Cloud SSD Specifications, along with understanding Customer specific requirements. You will be working in partnership with Firmware development teams through the lifecycle of the product while finding defects and validating the fixes by develop grey and open system tests. Be able to demonstrate success in communicating status, issues, concerns, strategies of programs and projects - including development of appropriate indicators. Collaborate with others to achieve goals and task completion. Comprehend and articulate validation strategies, plans and status. Review, track and document test results and sightings Drive issues to closure by interfacing/collaborating with other product development teams Responsibilities include, but not limited to: * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Engineering with 8+ years of experience in SSD Firmware Validation. * Understanding of Open system and grey box test methods for Enterprise / Datacenter SSD Firmware is strong plus. * Good hands on experience in debugging NVMe Protocol issues using Lecroy/JDSU analyzers is highly desired. * Must have prepared good test plans involving access patterns, NVMe protocols, FW test hooks and VS commands for one or more following areas of FW: Front End, Back End, FTL and Security. * Integrate tests into an automated test environment and collaborate with test execution teams to drive validation plans/strategy. * Good Knowledge of Linux operating system debugging and Coding in Python. * Effective oral and written communication with strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills * Proven ability to work well with others and collaborate effect optimally team environment * Guide planning and tracking skills, able to see big picture, well-organized, focused on results, capable of leading multiple projects, excellent time management with respect to priorities and self-management. * Must have excellent knowledge of system storage and the relationship to the platform ingredients: CPU, Memory, PCIe, drivers, OS, firmware, etc. Minimum Qualifications: * You possess a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent * You have the ability and willingness to travel, sometimes internationally, 2/3 times a year for up to 3-4 months Candidates with the following experience and skills will have advantage: * Understanding of storage interfaces including UFS, eMMC, NVMe * Strong Knowledge in C/C++, Python is added advantage * Lab Equipment: (Protocol Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer) Preferred Skills: * Good communication skills both written and verbal * You have good interpersonal skills and maintain positive relationships with colleagues * You are ambitious, focused, and dedicated. * You strive to collaborate optimally in a dynamic environment Job Profile(s): Test Engineer 3 Relocation level: (TBD) Before Getting Started Please review Micron’s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. 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