Distinguished Member of Technical Staff - ITP AI

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 255,000 - 447,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an ITP AI DMTS to act as a technical architect for Artificial Intelligence, shaping the long-term AI technology roadmap for ITP and driving breakthrough innovations that strengthen Micron's competitive edge.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, product development, and enterprise operations to accelerate AI adoption, translate roadmaps into measurable results, and mentor the next generation of AI leaders.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in advanced AI research, AI platform development, machine learning, semiconductor or related technical domains.
• Demonstrated record of industry-leading technical innovation and impact.
• Deep expertise in multiple AI disciplines, such as Generative AI, agentic AI, ML, DL, LLMs, AI infrastructure, scientific AI, RL, and AI safety/governance.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the long-term AI vision and AI technology roadmap for ITP.
• Identify disruptive AI technologies and industry trends that create differentiated value for Micron’s engineering teams.
• Advise executive ITP leadership on AI strategy, investments, technology risks, and opportunities.
• Lead breakthrough AI research initiatives spanning GenAI, agentic AI, ML, scientific AI, and AI platforms.

Skills

Executive communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

PhD in CS/AI/EE

Tools

GenAI

LLMs

AI infrastructure

Job description

Position Summary

The ITP AI DMTS serves as a recognized technical architect in Artificial Intelligence, providing visionary leadership and driving breakthrough innovations that create sustainable competitive advantage for Micron. This individual will shape the long-term AI technology roadmap for ITP, lead pioneering research and development efforts, and guide the application of AI across semiconductor technology, product development, engineering systems, and enterprise operations — directly advancing ITP's vision to redesign engineering from specification to qualification, enabling more design IDs, faster execution, and first-pass qualification with best-in-class quality.

As a DMTS, the individual will operate across organizational boundaries, influencing executive leaders, engineers, and product teams to accelerate AI adoption and deliver transformational business outcomes, including ITP's broader goal of significantly faster time-to-market. You will drive disciplined execution against objectives set each quarter, translating the ITP AI roadmap into measurable, quarter-over-quarter results, while identifying emerging technologies, establishing technical direction, mentoring future AI leaders, and representing Micron externally as a recognized thought leader in AI.

Key Responsibilities

AI Vision and Strategy

• Shape and help drive the long-term AI vision and AI technology roadmap for ITP.
• Identify disruptive AI technologies, research advancements, and industry trends that can create differentiated value for Micron’s engineering teams.
• Advise executive ITP leadership on AI strategy, investments, technology risks, and emerging opportunities.
• Influence company-wide decisions regarding ITP AI architecture, platforms, governance, and innovation priorities.

Technical Innovation and Research Leadership

• Lead breakthrough AI research initiatives spanning GenAI, agentic AI, machine learning, scientific AI, semiconductor-focused AI, and advanced reasoning systems.
• Deliver outcomes working alongside larger teams, towards meeting the AI roadmap for ITP.
• Champion the application of AI to engineering productivity, semiconductor design, product development, manufacturing, and business operations.
• Guide high-impact AI initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in velocity, quality, cost, and business outcomes.
• Partner across ITP organizations to align AI investments with strategic objectives.
• Influence technical standards, best practices, and AI platform adoption across the enterprise.
• Deliver outcomes on key projects working alongside cross-functional teams.

Technical Leadership and Influence

• Drive disciplined execution against objectives set each quarter, translating the ITP AI roadmap into measurable, quarter-over-quarter results.
• Serve as the highest-level technical advisor to AI leaders and executives in our engineering organizations.
• Lead cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges requiring exceptional expertise and creativity.
• Mentor senior technical staff, principal engineers, architects, and engineers.
• Build and strengthen Micron's AI technical community and talent pipeline.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in advanced AI research, AI platform development, machine learning, semiconductor or related technical domains.
• Demonstrated record of industry-leading technical innovation and impact.
• Deep expertise in multiple AI disciplines, such as Generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning, deep learning, LLMs, AI infrastructure, scientific AI, reinforcement learning, and AI safety and governance.
• Significant experience leading large-scale, complex technical initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and executive influencing skills.
• Proven ability to drive technical outcomes across organizational boundaries without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in AI with a good record of publications, patents, open-source contributions, or industry recognition.
• Experience applying AI within semiconductor technology, EDA, manufacturing, product development, scientific computing, or high-performance computing environments.
• Demonstrated success creating and scaling enterprise AI platforms and capabilities.
• Experience leading AI transformation efforts within global organizations.
• History of mentoring senior technical talent and developing future technical leaders.
• Distinguished engineer experience, or equivalent technical leadership accomplishments.

Job Profile(s):

• Machine Learning Engineering DMTS

Relocation Level: TBD

$255,000.00 - $447,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

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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. 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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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