Manager – Enterprise SSD 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.

Department Intro:

The Storage Technology and Product Group (STPG) is focused on advancing non-volatile memory technologies. Our mission is to drive innovation and develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of non-volatile memory products.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilledManager, Enterprise SSD Test Developmentto lead a team of validation engineers focused on designing, developing, and integrating test content for enterprise and datacenter SSD programs. This role ensures consistent test coverage, accelerates delivery timelines, and provides a single point of accountability for validation development execution.

Responsibilities:

Test Development & Execution

• Define and drive theSSD validation strategyin collaboration with senior validation leaders and technical stakeholders.

• Oversee the development and integration of validation test plans across multiple datacenter SSD programs.

• Ensure alignment with OEM system requirements, customer use cases, and internal quality metrics.

• Lead implementation of automated test frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to improve test efficiency and coverage.

• Ensure validation plans are scalable across platforms and adaptable to evolving firmware and hardware architectures

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of validation engineers and technical contributors.

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Support career development through mentoring, training, and performance evaluations.

Program & Collaborator Management

• Act as the main point of contact for TPMs, Firmware, Hardware, and Business Unit partners.

• Provide real-time updates on validation progress, defect status, and risk mitigation plans.

• Represent validation in program reviews, design reviews, and customer engagements.

Defect & Risk Management

• Supervise and review defect activity, ensuring timely triage, root cause analysis, and resolution.

• Drive alignment on risk registers and mitigation strategies at the PDT level

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 6+ years of experience in SSD validation or test development.

• Validated leadership experience in leading technical teams and multi-functional partnership.

• Strong understanding of SSD architecture, NVMe/PCIe protocols, and validation frameworks

• Experience with automation tools, JIRA, Confluence, and lab infrastructure

• Excellent communication and collaborator management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with datacenter SSD programs and customer-facing validation.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test automation.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$142,000.00 - $249,000.00

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As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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