Staff Engineer, Firmware and Product Test Engineering

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. OUR VISION To redefine the global use of information, enriching life for everyone. Micron Technology is an industry leader in memory and storage solutions, enabling the acceleration of information into actionable intelligence and fostering rapid progress in learning, communication, and technological development. Department Introduction The Firmware & Product Test (FPT) team at Micron Technology holds a pivotal role in validating firmware specifications for SSDs. The team develops comprehensive verification plans, implements them using Python, and ensures strict adherence to NVMe standards and security protocols. Testing methodologies include white-box, grey-box, and black-box approaches conducted on a module-by-module basis throughout firmware development and integration. Validation occurs across multiple environments, including simulation, FPGA prototyping, and prototype hardware. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute firmware verification plans for customer specifications and NVMe protocols used in enterprise SSDs, with emphasis on front-end features such as SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, and OCP. Design and implement grey-box, white-box, and black-box test methodologies to verify firmware functionality and robustness. Analyze failures from weekly regressions, perform root-cause analysis, and clearly document findings with guidance from senior engineers. Contribute to test development, execution, automation,

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. Micron's Firmware & Product Test (FPT) team is hiring a Staff Engineer to lead validation strategy for enterprise SSD firmware. In this role, you'll architect next-generation test frameworks, drive AI/ML-powered validation methodologies, and own end-to-end verification of complex NVMe front-end features across multiple product lines. You'll serve as a technical authority at the intersection of firmware validation and applied machine learning — shaping the strategic direction of our test infrastructure, mentoring engineers, and influencing firmware architecture decisions through deep validation insights. The FPT team builds verification plans in Python, enforces NVMe and security protocol compliance, and executes white-box, grey-box, and black-box testing across simulation, FPGA, and prototype hardware environments. Responsibilities Lead the design and execution of firmware verification strategies for customer specifications and NVMe protocols, owning validation of complex front-end features (SMART, Trim, Get Log Page, OCP) across multiple product lines. Architect scalable grey-box, white-box, and black-box test frameworks that become organizational standards for firmware quality. Drive root-cause analysis for critical field and regression failures; establish systematic debug methodologies and knowledge-sharing practices across the team. Own the test infrastructure roadmap — including automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and reporting dashboards — and influence t

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. Design and develop test plans, test cases and test scripts to validate Enterprise and Datacenter class NVMe SSD products. Work with Architecture, Design, Hardware and Firmware engineering teams to build and execute SSD validation test cases, triage failures, and drive it to resolution. Analyze project requirements and technical specifications for Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) SSDs. Troubleshoot SSD and software integration issues, implement systematic approaches to reproduce and root cause the problem. Own development of test sequences and libraries to validate SSD. Review current test plans, coverage, and testing activities to drive both increased effectiveness and efficiencies across the product portfolio. Recommend and instrument new validation approaches that drive better end-to-end coverage, more accurate testing, and expanded testing services. Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates. Be able to demonstrate success in communicating status, issues, concerns, strategies of programs and projects - including development of appropriate indicators. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, or related field followed by 5 years of experience in job offered or in a related occupation. Position requires: 1. Test design and test case development 2. Test configuration setup 3. Execute test cases and report test results 4. Use of protocol analyzer 5. Creating and using scripts

About us Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of a best-in-class family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from a diverse group of backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation. Job Summary We are seeking a senior validation lead engineer to lead at-scale rack validation efforts for next-generation AI hyperscale systems. This role focuses on post-silicon system validation across the full lifecycle, ensuring functional, electrical, and thermal performance meets product objectives. You will own end-to-end blade and rack validation including planning, development, execution, and debug while collaborating across firmware, systems, and hardware teams. The Team The Rack Validation team is responsible for ensuring system readiness and quality at scale. The team works cross-functionally with firmware, silicon, and system engineering teams to validate complex AI compute platforms. Responsibilities and Duties Lead post-silicon validation of AI compute blades and racks including test planning, development, and automation. Drive provisioning and integration of system components (SoC FW, BMC, RMC, OS) for rack-level readiness. Own execution against program achievements and report validation progress and risks. Triage test failures, collect debug data, and collaborate on root cause analysis. Track

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. Job Summary Experienced individual contributor responsible for independently accomplishing customer-focused system validation for enterprise and data-center SSD products. Owns end-to-end validation for assigned platforms, contributes to validation planning and test development, applies advanced technical judgment, and provides technical guidance without formal management duties. Responsibilities: • Independently plan and complete customer-specific SSD/system validation cycles and qualification runs. • Set up, configure, and ensure the ongoing validation of environments including systems, firmware, OS, and platform settings. • Analyze validation results, identify failures, and determine next steps including debug and risk assessment. • Develop, extend, and maintain validation test cases, scripts, and automation. • Serve as technical owner for assigned projects, providing mentorship and sharing guidelines across teams. • Applying Artificial Intelligence to improve day-to-day working efficiency Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field with 6 years of experience in customer, system, or product validation roles. • Strong knowledge and experience with NVMe and PCIe protocols and debugging skills across system, firmware, and hardware domains. • Hands-on experience accomplishing system-level validation in complex hardware/software

1743 - This position is in Austin, Texas. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Board-Level Hardware Validation Engineer to define and execute the validation and verification of complex electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle. This role is responsible for defining validation strategies, developing test plans, executing hands-on testing, analyzing failures, and working directly with ODM partners to ensure products meet performance, reliability, quality, and compliance requirements before mass production. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical engineering fundamentals with practical lab expertise and is comfortable personally performing validation activities while coordinating with cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities Validation Strategy & Planning Define comprehensive board-level and inter-board validation plans based on product requirements, design specifications, and customer use cases. Develop validation methodologies covering functional, electrical, thermal, power, signal integrity, reliability, and stress testing. Establish test coverage, acceptance criteria, qualification requirements, and release gates. Review hardware architecture, schematics, component specifications, and interface topologies to identify validation risks early in the design cycle. Define incremental validation and regression coverage for component substitutions, design changes, and firmware updates. Hands-On Validation Execution Develop, automate, and execute validation tests on prototype and production-intent hardware. Perform board bring-up, functional verification, electrical characterization, and system-level integration testing. Validate communication interfaces, control signals, and timing requirements. Verify power sequencing, reset behavior, leakage current, and recovery across operating states. Execute temperature and voltage corner testing against approved operating limits. Use oscilloscopes, logic an