Principal ASIC Application Engineer
Core
Lead validation activities for SSD controller ASICs from pre-silicon development through product qualification and production release, ensuring flawless implementation across cloud, AI, and enterprise storage applications. (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR105427-principal-asic-application-engineer-at-micron)
Role type
Principal ASIC Application Engineer (SSD Controller Validation)
Builds
SSD controller ASICs for cloud, AI, and enterprise storage applications
Domain
Semiconductor / Storage Systems / AI Infrastructure
Required skills
ASIC/SoC validation, SSD controller architecture, high-speed interface technologies (PCIe, NVMe, DDR, NAND/ONFI), FPGA validation, post-silicon bring-up, silicon debug, Python/Perl/Shell scripting, root-cause analysis, automation framework development
Preferred skills
ARC-based SoC firmware development, NAND flash technologies, enterprise SSD architectures, protocol/logic analyzer usage, emulation systems, AI-assisted engineering tools, technical leadership and mentoring
Technologies
PCIe, NVMe, DDR, NAND/ONFI, FPGA, Python, Perl, Shell, ARC-based SoC, emulation systems
Responsibilities
Lead validation activities for SSD controller ASICs from pre-silicon to production release; Develop comprehensive validation plans covering functional, system-level, performance, power, reliability, and stress testing; Conduct pre-silicon FPGA validation and post-silicon bring-up; Validate and debug PCIe, NVMe, DDR, NAND/ONFI, and firmware communications; Investigate hardware, firmware, and system-level failures and perform root-cause analysis; Develop automation frameworks, validation tools, and test infrastructure; Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across global teams
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership
