UFS/SSD Validation Engineer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Department Introduction

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.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Validation Engineer who is passionate about storage technologies and automotive applications. In this role, you will develop and complete validation strategies for Automotive SSD products, ensuring comprehensive verification of firmware, hardware, and system-level requirements.

You will work closely with firmware, hardware, systems architecture, product engineering, and quality teams to identify product risks early, improve validation effectiveness, and help deliver robust industry-leading storage solutions. You will also bring to bear a growing ecosystem of AI-enabled validation and development tools to accelerate test development, debug, and data analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain validation methodologies, test suites, and automation frameworks to verify Automotive SSD functionality, performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Build and complete known-box, grey-box, and system-level validation tests across the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, architecture, and product engineering teams to translate product requirements into scalable and effective validation coverage.
• Analyze test results, investigate failures, perform root cause analysis, and drive issue resolution with multi-functional teams.
• Develop automation tools and test infrastructure using Python and other scripting/programming languages to improve validation efficiency and product quality.
• Validate SSD behavior under automotive use cases and stress conditions, including performance, power management, error handling, endurance, and reliability scenarios.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by identifying validation gaps, recommending process enhancements, and continuously improving test methodologies.
• Apply AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate test development, result analysis, and debug activities.
• Support product qualification and release readiness activities in accordance with automotive quality expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C.
• Understanding of software, firmware, or hardware validation methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-functional and global engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Experience with AI-assisted development, automation, and validation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in product validation, verification, qualification, or test development.
• Strong Python programming skills for automation, data analysis, and test framework development.
• Knowledge of SSD architecture, NAND flash technology, storage systems, and industry-standard protocols such as NVMe, PCIe, SATA, or UFS.
• Experience with failure analysis, debugging, and root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes and quality standards.
• Exposure to automotive standards and methodologies such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, Functional Safety, or Automotive Quality Management processes is considered a plus.

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

31.000,00 € - 54.000,00 € per year, with B2 CCNL Level.

In addition to base pay, the remuneration package also includes: eligibility for a variable plan subject to the personal achievement of objectives and the company's performance, and benefits, which -at the discretion of the company- currently include:

• meal vouchers
• corporate welfare
• yearly allowance of remote working days
• supplementary health insurance
• life coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

Please refer to this page to check our current benefit offering: EMEA Benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Remuneration is determined by objective criteria, regardless of gender and of any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Micron prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® brand. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers