Full-Time

Principal Engineer

Validation

Micron Technology

Micron Technology

10,001+ employees

Memory and storage semiconductor manufacturer

No salary listed

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • 8-14 Years in Embedded firmware or 8+ years in SSD Product Validation would be a strong plus
  • Must have prepared good test plans involving IO workloads, NVMe protocols and, Flash Translation Layer and Back End/ NAND Media management
  • Must have hands-on experience in debugging NVMe Protocol issues using Lecroy/JDSU analyzers
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Good Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating system debugging and coding in Python
  • Effective oral and written communication with strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others and collaborate effectively in a team environment
  • Expert planning and tracking skills, able to see big picture, well-organized, focused on results, capable of managing 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.
  • Candidate should be highly skilled on using AI tools to generate Code, report generation, root cause and debugging activities
Responsibilities
  • Define Test Plan, test cases and develop Test Scripts to validate SSD FW for Micron NAND based Systems and Solutions
  • Test areas will span across Functional, System level and Customer Qual centric tests
  • Competency in understanding NVMe/PCIe specifications, NVMe Cloud SSD Specifications, along with understanding Customer specific requirements
  • Work in partnership with the Hyperscale/Datacenter customers throughout the Product Life Cycle to improve the cycle time and customer quality of Micron’s SSD products
  • Be able to demonstrate success in communicating status, issues, concerns, strategies of programs and projects - including development of appropriate indicators
  • Deal with ambiguity and operate with little direction to meet defined goals
  • Work with and through others to achieve goals and task completion
  • Comprehend and articulate validation strategies, plans and status
Desired Qualifications
  • 8-14 Years in Embedded firmware or 8+ years in SSD Product Validation would be a strong plus
  • Ability to work with Datacenter Compute and Storage solutions like Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere/VSAN is a strong plus, but not mandatory
  • Prior experience in validating SSD FW using UNH and PCIe-CV test suites is desired
  • Candidate should be highly skilled on using AI tools to generate Code, report generation, root cause and debugging activities

Micron Technology designs and manufactures memory and storage products, including DRAM, NAND, and NOR flash. These products power devices across computing, networking, automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. The company sells to OEMs, distributors, and end users worldwide and funds ongoing research and development to meet evolving needs. Micron aims to provide scalable memory solutions and maintain an inclusive, growth‑oriented workplace for its employees.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boise, Idaho

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • Micron guided fiscal Q4 2026 revenue to $50 billion and 86% gross margin.
  • Customers signed $22 billion in commitments, with 16 multi-year deals across memory output.
  • Boise fabs and Research Labs create U.S. capacity, jobs, and political support.

What critics are saying

  • SK Hynix still leads HBM; Samsung just overtook DRAM share in Q2 2026.
  • YMTC and CXMT keep expanding, pressuring Micron’s NAND and DRAM pricing.
  • Memory booms collapse fast; fiscal 2023 showed Micron's earnings can evaporate within a year.

What makes Micron Technology unique

  • Micron is the only major U.S. memory supplier, spanning DRAM, NAND, and HBM.
  • Micron Research Labs opens Boise leadership on memory, packaging, and compute architectures.
  • Micron’s 2026 HBM wins include Nvidia Blackwell and Vera Rubin supply.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said data-center customers are seeking about 50% more memory supply than the company can currently commit to, driven by AI-related demand. He cited growing needs from autonomous vehicles, robotics and AI-enabled consumer products. The comments came as Micron launched a US research centre in Boise, Idaho, backed by a planned $10 billion investment over the next decade. The facility will focus on advanced memory, computing architectures, packaging and semiconductor manufacturing. Micron has outlined more than $250 billion in planned US manufacturing and research spending. Micron shares climbed nearly 4% on Thursday. The company reported revenue growth of nearly 167% year over year.

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Micron Technology announced plans to invest $10 billion over the next decade in a new research laboratory in Boise, Idaho, focused on advancing memory technologies and supporting future chip manufacturing. The facility, called Micron Research Labs, will bring together customers, academia, government and the semiconductor industry to pursue technological breakthroughs. The investment builds on Micron's previous $250 billion commitment to US manufacturing and R&D. The lab will connect with Micron's research facilities across the US, Europe, Japan, India, Singapore and Taiwan. Growing AI infrastructure demand has boosted sales for memory chipmakers including Micron, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Micron expects to break ground on the facility in 2027, which will accommodate hundreds of researchers and host international conferences.

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