Lead SSD Systems Architect & Innovation Driver

Micron; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Robust paid time-off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer within its SSD Product Development Team in Longmont, Colorado. You will lead system-level design from concept to high-volume manufacturing and mentor engineers across global projects.

This role requires deep technical authority, leadership, and the ability to influence product direction at scale, leveraging AI to optimize design and execution. Onsite in Longmont, with strong collaboration across sites and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
• Deep expertise in SSD architecture, controller design, FTL, wear-leveling, and NAND lifecycle.
• Strong PCIe and NVMe knowledge and performance optimization.
• Hands-on system-level design, debug, and characterization across development phases.
• Lab instrumentation experience and board-level debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design definition for SSD products and reviews.
• Drive complex multi-domain issue resolution using data-driven debug methods.
• Define system-level characterization strategies for power, thermal, and performance.
• Interface with executives, customers, and global engineering teams.
• Mentor engineers and guide technical direction.

Skills

SSD architecture

PCIe & NVMe

System-level design

Python

C++

Debugging & lab instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

MS/PhD in EE/CE/CS (preferred)

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Board-level debug

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer within its SSD Product Development Team in Longmont, Colorado. You will lead system-level design from concept to high-volume manufacturing and mentor engineers across global projects.

This role requires deep technical authority, leadership, and the ability to influence product direction at scale, leveraging AI to optimize design and execution. Onsite in Longmont, with strong collaboration across sites and functions.