MTS, Systems Engineer

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 376,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking an experienced engineer for the DRAM Systems Engineering team to develop and optimize memory systems for AI accelerators. You will work across hardware architecture, OS, and performance analysis to support agentic AI workloads and multi-agent workflows.

Qualifications include a strong background in memory systems, C/C++, Python, and Linux environments, plus 10+ years or an advanced degree in CS/EE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in CS/EE or related field.
• Strong background in memory systems, OS, distributed systems, or parallel computing.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python with hands-on systems programming experience.
• Experience in Linux environments, including shell scripting and debugging tools.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Characterize AI inference workloads and memory behavior.
• Build and evaluate tiered memory hierarchies for AI accelerators.
• Study KV cache lifecycles, MoE models, and data placement strategies.
• Compare and optimize explicit versus hardware-assisted data movement.
• Develop, test, debug, and detail system-level and OS components.
• Prototype and evaluate agentic AI systems with modern frameworks and orchestration patterns.

Skills

Memory systems

Operating systems

Distributed systems

Parallel computing

C/C++

Python

Linux environments

Shell scripting

Debugging tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related

Master’s or PhD in CS/EE or related

Tools

CUDA

OpenCL

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated engineer to join the DRAM Systems Engineering team, focusing on the development, evaluation, and optimization of next-generation memory systems for AI accelerators. This role emphasizes research and development across hardware architecture, operating systems, and performance analysis to support Agentic AI inference workloads. If you are ambitious and eager to make an impact in the exciting world of AI and memory systems, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Characterize AI inference workloads and examine memory behavior
• Build and evaluate tiered memory hierarchies for AI accelerators
• Study KV cache lifecycles, MoE models, and data placement strategies
• Compare and optimize explicit versus hardware-assisted data movement
• Develop, test, debug, and detail system-level and OS components
• Prototype and evaluate agentic AI systems by building agents and multi-agent workflows using modern frameworks and orchestration patterns (planning, tool use, memory, and context management). Apply these technologies both as workloads under study and as accelerators for internal engineering workflows
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, with 10+ yrs experience, or Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong background in memory systems, operating systems, distributed systems, or parallel computing
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python with hands‑on systems programming experience
• Experience working in Linux environments, including shell scripting and debugging tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced memory technologies such as HBM and LPDDR
• Familiarity with AI/ML systems, particularly inference workloads
• Experience with GPU programming frameworks such as CUDA or OpenCL
• Knowledge of performance analysis and system-level optimization techniques
• Experience with Linux kernel memory management or system-level simulation models

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is:
$215,000.00 - $376,000.00 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. 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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