Principal Engineer, Systems Design, SSD

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations Pte. Ltd.

seeks a Principal Engineer to lead SSD system design and architecture from concept through high-volume manufacturing, driving cross-functional execution and AI-enabled innovation. You will mentor engineers, resolve complex system challenges, and influence product direction while delivering structure, performance, and reliability aligned with roadmaps and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Over 6 years’ experience in SSD system design, architecture, or product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design definition, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making for SSD products to ensure alignment with product roadmaps and customer requirements.
• Drive resolution of complex multi-domain technical issues spanning firmware, hardware, and system interactions using structured root-cause methodologies and data-driven debugging techniques.
• Define and implement characterization strategies for SSD performance, power, thermal behavior, and reliability throughout product development phases.
• Act as a primary technical interface with executive stakeholders, customers, and global engineering teams to influence technical direction and execution.
• Lead cross-functional engineering activities that improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, and customer readiness.

Skills

SSD architecture

PCIe/NVMe

System-level design

Lab instrumentation

Python

C++

Bash

Education

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

Tools

Lab instrumentation tools

Board-level debug tools

Job description

The Principal Engineer leads SSD system design and architecture from concept through high-volume manufacturing. This role drives system definition, characterization strategies, and cross-functional execution to deliver products that meet customer, platform, and roadmap requirements. As a technical authority, the engineer resolves complex system challenges, influences product direction, mentor engineers, and advances engineering excellence through continuous improvement and AI-enabled innovation

Main Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design definition, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making for SSD products to ensure alignment with product roadmaps and customer requirements.
• Drive resolution of complex multi-domain technical issues spanning firmware, hardware, and system interactions using structured root-cause methodologies and data-driven debugging techniques.
• Define and implement characterization strategies for SSD performance, power, thermal behavior, and reliability throughout product development phases.
• Act as a primary technical interface with executive stakeholders, customers, and global engineering teams to influence technical direction and execution.
• Lead cross-functional engineering activities that improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, and customer readiness.

Other Responsibilities

• Lead lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen SSD development methodologies and engineering effectiveness.
• Mentorengineers andprovide technical guidance to develop organizational capability and technical depth.
• Drive alignment across architecture, firmware, hardware, validation, and product engineering teams to achieve programobjectives.
• Provide technical risk assessments, roadmap recommendations, and status updates to leadership stakeholders.

AI Responsibilities

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment andcomplying withorganizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement byidentifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Over 6 years’ experience in SSD system design, architecture, or product development.

Technical Skills

• Deepexpertisein SSD architecture, controller design, flash translation layer (FTL), wear leveling, NAND lifecycle management, and storage subsystems.
• Strong knowledge of PCIe and NVMe protocols, SSD performance optimization, and system-level behavior.
• Experience with system-level design, debug, characterization, and validation across product development phases.
• Hands-onexpertisewith lab instrumentation and board-level debug.

Soft Skills

• Technical leadership through influence and ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Structured problem-solving and strategic decision-making for complex engineering challenges.
• Clear executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Mentoring, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SSD ASIC development, firmware integration, and system-level co-design.
• Strong programming capability in Python, C++, Bash, or similar languages for automation and analysis.
• Experience with system-level power and thermal optimization.
• Experience leading global engineering teams and engaging directly with customers.

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