AI/ML Engineer/Architect

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits guide

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking an innovative AI/ML Engineer/Architect to drive AI initiatives across the Storage Products Group. You will explore emerging AI technologies, architect scalable solutions, and accelerate AI adoption to improve engineering productivity and product development.

The role involves collaborating across engineering disciplines, mentoring engineers, and presenting architectural strategies to leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in software engineering, systems design, machine learning, AI, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing and deploying software solutions using Python or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies, including ML frameworks, Generative AI, or LLMs.
• Understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable design principles.
• Experience evaluating and integrating third-party technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and prototype emerging AI/ML technologies and architectures across SPG.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions to improve productivity and automation.
• Lead proof-of-concept and rapid prototyping to validate AI capabilities and business value.
• Architect and integrate AI-powered applications into production environments with scalability and security.
• Develop and implement best practices for AI development, deployment, monitoring, and governance.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI, agent frameworks, and intelligent automation tools.
• Define responsible AI standards including evaluation, security, and risk management.
• Collaborate with firmware, validation, product engineering, and business teams to identify AI opportunities.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

Distributed systems

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/Data Science

Master's or PhD in CS/AI/ML/Data Science

Tools

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

AI agents

Autonomous development frameworks

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. 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. We are seeking an innovative AI/ML Engineer / Architect to drive artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives across the Storage Products Group (SPG). In this role, you will explore emerging AI technologies, architect scalable solutions, and accelerate the adoption of AI-driven capabilities that improve engineering productivity, product development, validation, firmware workflows, and business operations. You will work at the intersection of AI research, software engineering, and systems architecture, evaluating cutting-edge technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI frameworks, Generative AI, and intelligent automation platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong collaboration skills and a passion for transforming innovative concepts into production-ready solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and prototype emerging AI/ML technologies and architectures to address engineering and operational challenges across SPG.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions that improve productivity, quality, automation, and decision-making.
• Lead proof-of-concept and rapid prototyping efforts to validate new AI capabilities and demonstrate business value.
• Architect and integrate AI-powered applications into production environments while ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop and implement best practices for AI development, deployment, monitoring, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI, Agentic AI, coding assistants, and intelligent automation tools across engineering organizations.
• Define and promote responsible AI standards, including model evaluation, compliance, security, transparency, and risk management.
• Partner with firmware, validation, product engineering, business operations, and software development teams to identify and prioritize high-impact AI opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership in selecting AI platforms, frameworks, and development tools.
• Present technical findings, architectural recommendations, and implementation strategies to stakeholders, engineering teams, and senior leadership.
• Mentor engineers and champion AI/ML best practices throughout the organization.
• Stay current on advancements in machine learning, large language models, agent frameworks, and AI-enabled software development methodologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2 - 5+ years of experience in software engineering, systems design, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience developing and deploying software solutions using Python or similar programming languages.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies, including machine learning frameworks, Generative AI, or Large Language Models.
• Understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable application design principles.
• Experience evaluating and integrating third-party technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, systems architecture, research engineering, or advanced software development.
• Deep expertise with Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI systems, and Generative AI applications.
• Experience using and extending modern AI development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, AI agents, and autonomous development frameworks.
• Experience building enterprise AI platforms, AI copilots, or intelligent automation solutions.
• Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, model deployment pipelines, monitoring, and governance frameworks.
• Experience establishing responsible AI, AI governance, security, or compliance standards.
• Familiarity with semiconductor, storage, SSD, firmware, validation, or systems engineering environments.
• Experience applying AI to engineering productivity, software development, test automation, validation, or product lifecycle workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy and drive organizational adoption of emerging technologies.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth.

Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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