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Intern - Firmware Validation Engineer

CompanyMicron Technology
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive firmware verification plans based on customer specifications and NVMe protocols for enterprise SSD products. Implement and refine testing methodologies to validate firmware products and analyze regression failures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
35297
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Micron is 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® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), visit micron.com.
About the Role
Develop comprehensive firmware verification plans based on customer specifications and NVMe protocols for enterprise SSD products. Demonstrate knowledge of NAND storage principles, SSD front-end architectures, Flash Translation Layer, and back-end algorithms. Implement and refine grey-box, white-box, and black-box testing methodologies to validate firmware products. Analyze regression failures and perform root cause analysis, requiring specialized expertise in SSD technology. Foster productive relationships with firmware development engineers to enhance code quality. Utilize machine learning techniques to optimize productivity. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering, with expected graduation in 2026 or later. Broad understanding of semiconductor operations, programming, statistics, pattern recognition, and computer architecture. Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Perl, and/or Python. Demonstrated critical thinking, strong work ethic, capability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively, strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with NAND cell technology is advantageous. Experience or knowledge in machine learning, data science, electrical engineering, and semiconductor principles is preferred. Motivation to address challenging and complex problems. Ability to communicate effectively within a diverse engineering and technical team. Initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Enthusiasm for hardware, software, and mathematics.
Key Skills
Firmware ValidationNAND Storage PrinciplesSSD Front-End ArchitecturesFlash Translation LayerBack-End AlgorithmsGrey-Box TestingWhite-Box TestingBlack-Box TestingRegression AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisProgrammingMachine LearningCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyData & Analytics