Memory Systems Architect - Performance Modeling & SoC

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a System Architect to lead performance modeling and analysis of next‑generation memory architectures for AI, server, data center, and mobile platforms. You will build and validate cycle‑accurate models and translate results into architecture guidance that shapes product direction.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams and external customers, conduct timing‑approximate and cycle‑accurate studies, and drive data‑driven decisions across the full

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in system architecture, performance modeling, or memory systems.
• Experience developing cycle‑accurate models for interconnects and memory controllers in large SoC projects.
• Proficiency with programming/scripting languages such as C++ or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and maintain timing‑approximate and cycle‑accurate models of memory devices, controllers, interconnects, processors, and SoC subsystems.
• Perform component and system‑level performance analysis, benchmarking, and characterization across AI, server, and mobile workloads.
• Select simulation tools, generate workloads, and build performance monitoring for latency, bandwidth, energy, and cycle‑level stats.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external customers to optimize architectures and provide data‑driven guidance on microarchitecture tradeoffs.
• Integrate and document models into larger SoC and platform performance frameworks, identifying bottlenecks and recommending corrective actions.

Skills

System architecture

Performance modeling

Interconnects

Memory systems

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

gem5

SystemC

SST

Sniper

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a System Architect to lead performance modeling and analysis of next‑generation memory architectures for AI, server, data center, and mobile platforms. You will build and validate cycle‑accurate models and translate results into architecture guidance that shapes product direction.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams and external customers, conduct timing‑approximate and cycle‑accurate studies, and drive data‑driven decisions across the full