Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer - Onsite in Longmont

Micron Technology, Inc; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Longmont, Colorado, is seeking a Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer to lead system-level design from concept to high-volume manufacturing. You will drive architecture decisions, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers within the SSD Product Development Team.

This onsite role emphasizes technical leadership and collaboration across global partners. Ideal candidates have deep SSD architecture experience, PCIe/NVMe proficiency, and hands-on lab/debug

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent experience.
• Deep expertise in SSD architecture including controller design, FTL, wear-leveling and NAND lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of PCIe and NVMe protocols and performance optimization.
• Experience in system-level design, debug, and characterization across development phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design definition and reviews for SSD products aligned with roadmaps and customer requirements.
• Drive resolution of multi-domain technical issues (firmware, hardware, systems) using data-driven debugging.
• Define and implement system-level characterization strategies (power, thermal, performance, reliability).
• Mentor engineers and interface with executive partners, customers, and global teams.

Skills

SSD architecture

PCIe NVMe knowledge

System-level design

Lab instrumentation

Scripting in Python/C++/Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

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

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Longmont, Colorado, is seeking a Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer to lead system-level design from concept to high-volume manufacturing. You will drive architecture decisions, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers within the SSD Product Development Team.

This onsite role emphasizes technical leadership and collaboration across global partners. Ideal candidates have deep SSD architecture experience, PCIe/NVMe proficiency, and hands-on lab/debug