Senior / Staff Engineer - Firmware Automation (SSD)

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks that support SSD firmware development, validation, qualification, and release activities.

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, test orchestration systems, and engineering productivity platforms to improve development efficiency and software quality.

• Analyze engineering data and develop data collection, aggregation, reporting, and visualization solutions that support firmware quality monitoring and failure analysis.

• Collaborate with firmware, validation, quality, and infrastructure teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver scalable automation solutions.

• Investigate automation, tooling, and infrastructure issues using structured root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled engineering tools, knowledge management solutions, and software development practices to improve productivity.

• Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and mentor junior engineers within assigned areas of responsibility.

• Contribute to automation architecture discussions, technical documentation, and long-term engineering workflow improvement initiatives.

AI Responsibilities

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.

• Over 3 years’ relevant experience in software development, automation engineering, firmware tooling.

Technical Skills

• Strong Python software development skills with experience building automation frameworks and engineering applications.

• Strong Linux administration, scripting, debugging, and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Experience with databases, SQL, and data processing solutions supporting engineering workflows.

• Experience with Git-based source control workflows, CI/CD systems, and software development best practices.

• Ability to perform structured root-cause analysis and resolve complex automation and infrastructure issues.

Soft Skills

• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking.

• Clear technical communication and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong ownership, execution discipline, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, RESTful APIs, and build or release automation.

• Experience with data analytics technologies, including Pandas, NumPy, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.

• SSD firmware development, firmware validation, storage technologies (NAND Flash, NVMe, PCIe, SATA, SAS), or firmware automation experience.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, large language models (LLMs), agent-based workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or AI-powered knowledge management systems.

Embody Micron’s Core Values

• People – Respect, develop, and empower others

• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

• Tenacity – Show grit and determination

• Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork

• Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value

• Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace