Director, SSD PDT

micron semiconductor asia operations pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron is seeking an experienced SSD program leader to drive development from concept through launch and lifecycle support. You will coordinate cross-functional teams spanning hardware, firmware, ASIC, systems, validation, quality, manufacturing, and business stakeholders.

You will mentor teams, manage risks, align product requirements with customer needs and roadmap commitments, and promote AI-enabled productivity practices to enhance engineering collaboration and execution.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Over 10 years of relevant professional experience in SSD, storage, semiconductor, or related product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead SSD product development programs from concept through qualification, launch, and lifecycle support.
• Define and drive program execution strategies, schedules, milestones, and technical deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate hardware, firmware, ASIC, systems, validation, quality, manufacturing, and business stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
• Resolve complex technical, schedule, quality, and integration challenges impacting SSD product delivery.
• Drive alignment of product requirements with customer expectations, business priorities, and roadmap commitments.
• Assess program risks, identify support deficiencies, and establish corrective actions to ensure successful execution.
• Develop organizational capability through effective talent selection, development, coaching, and performance support.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Leadership

Structured decision-making

Customer focus

Program management

Education

B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Lead SSD product development programs from concept through qualification, launch, and lifecycle support.

• Define and drive program execution strategies, schedules, milestones, and technical deliverables across cross-functional teams.

• Coordinate hardware, firmware, ASIC, systems, validation, quality, manufacturing, and business stakeholders to achieve program objectives.

• Resolve complex technical, schedule, quality, and integration challenges impacting SSD product delivery.

• Drive alignment of product requirements with customer expectations, business priorities, and roadmap commitments.

• Assess program risks, identify support deficiencies, and establish corrective actions to ensure successful execution.

• Develop organizational capability through effective talent selection, development, coaching, and performance support.

Other Responsibilities

• Mentor technical leaders and foster collaboration across global development teams, suppliers, and customers.

• Provide regular program status, risk, and readiness updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

• Promote structured problem-solving methodologies, continuous improvement practices, and knowledge sharing.

• Support operational efficiency initiatives utilizing contemporary engineering and project management tools.

AI Responsibilities

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one's scope of work.

• Fosters adoption of AI-enabled tools such as Copilot and similar productivity platforms to improve engineering collaboration and execution efficiency.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.

• Over 10 years of relevant professional experience in SSD, storage, semiconductor, or related product development environments.

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of SSD product architecture, development, qualification, and lifecycle management.

• Strong understanding of NAND flash technologies, SSD ASICs, firmware development, and PCIe/NVMe interfaces and protocols.

• Hands‑on hardware design, debugging, and laboratory validation experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.

• Proficiency with engineering collaboration and program management platforms such as JIRA and Confluence.

Soft Skills

• Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management.

• Leadership of large cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.

• Structured decision‑making and problem‑solving under time‑critical conditions.

• Strong customer focus and ability to translate customer expectations into product requirements.

• Disciplined execution while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Embody Micron's Core Values

• People - Respect, develop, and empower others

• Innovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

• Tenacity - Show grit and determination

• Collaboration - Build trust and foster teamwork

• Customer Focus - Deliver excellence and value

• Speed - Act with purpose and set the pace