Lead Staff Engineer, SSD Firmware Test

Req. ID:

JR109792 Lead Staff Engineer, SSD Firmware Test

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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.

Experience / Skills:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in managing the test development team within the storage domain.
• In depth knowledge and extensive experience with embedded firmware development
• Expertise in the use of scripting languages, programming tools and environments
• Extensive experience programming in Python
• Technical Expertise in the storage industry in SSD, HDD, storage systems, or a related technology
• Understanding of storage interfaces including ideally PCIe/NVMe, SATA, or SAS
• Experience with NAND flash and other non-volatile storage
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of day-to-day supervision
• Experience with team leadership and/or supervising junior engineers and technicians
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team and under the pressure of multiple priorities

AI Proficiency / AI-Enabled Ways of Working

• Proficient in leveraging Micron-approved GenAI tools (e.g., Claude Code, M365 Copilot, GenieLLM) to accelerate firmware development workflows, including AI-assisted code generation, unit test generation, and code review.
• Experience or working knowledge of applying AI agents/agentic workflows to firmware debugging and root-cause analysis (RCA), improving triage and cycle-time efficiency while maintaining engineer-in-the-loop validation.
• Ability to identify and scope opportunities for AI-driven automation in embedded firmware tasks (e.g., test coverage improvement, memory/code optimization, defect analysis) in line with Micron's AI-Driven Product Development and Productivity & AI Foundations pillars.
• Understanding of and adherence to Micron's AI Governance Policy and Acceptable Use Guidelines for Generative AI, including human-in-the-loop review of AI-generated code, security/IP safeguards, and licensing compliance.
• Willingness to continuously upskill on evolving AI tools and practices as part of Micron's AI transformation (e.g., completing assigned AI Proficiency training/Workday modules).

Job Profile(s):

Firmware Eng (Supervisory) 4

Relocation level: (TBD)

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