Principal Segment Development Manager

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in California seeks a Principal Segment Development Manager to spearhead marketing for memory and storage offerings in the Automotive and Embedded Business Unit.

Based in Folsom, CA, you will shape segment direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams to outperform the competition. You will define segment strategies, build key partnerships, analyze market data, translate requirements into product-roadmap recommendations, and brief senior leaders with data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in business development, segment or product marketing, long-term planning, product management, or technology sales.
• Proven experience in crafting and implementing market or segment strategies.
• Deep knowledge of relevant markets and ability to assess business implications.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and presenting to senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Set Micron's global segment strategy, defining priority customers, partnerships, market positioning, and growth opportunities.
• Build and nurture relationships with key collaborators, including manufacturers, platform providers, and ecosystem partners.
• Analyze market size, competition, customer needs, and build robust forecasts to support decision-making.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable product-roadmap recommendations.
• Advise senior leaders with clear, data-driven insights and track progress against strategic goals.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Market research

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field

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.

Department Intro

Micron's Industrial Multi Market Segment Development group supports the Automotive and Embedded Business Unit. We link market and customer insight with decisions about Micron's memory and storage products.

Position Overview

In the role of Principal Segment Development Manager, you will spearhead our marketing activities in Folsom, CA. This job holds a key role in crafting the direction for our memory and storage offerings, supporting our efforts to stay ahead of the competition. You'll partner with outstanding teams to establish and apply segment strategies, ensuring seamless performance at each stage!

Responsibilities

• Set Micron's global segment strategy, defining priority customers, partnerships, market positioning, and growth opportunities.
• Build and nurture relationships with key collaborators, including manufacturers, platform providers, and ecosystem partners.
• Analyze market size, competition, customer needs, and build robust forecasts to support decision-making.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable product-roadmap recommendations.
• Advise senior leaders with clear, data-driven insights and track progress against strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in business development, segment or product marketing, long-term planning, product management, or technology sales.
• Proven experience in crafting and implementing market or segment strategies.
• Deep knowledge of relevant markets and ability to assess business implications.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and presenting to senior decision-makers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in humanoid robotics, AI, autonomous systems, drones, or similar fields.
• Familiarity with robotics architectures, AI accelerators, sensor fusion, or edge AI.
• Established relationships with industry collaborators.
• Experience in influencing product roadmaps and building ecosystem partnerships.
• Experience using AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, decision-making, and business outcomes.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$171,000.00 - $337,000.00 a year

Additional Compensation May Include Benefits, Bonuses And Equity.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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