Senior SSD Systems Architect & Technical Leader

Micron Technology, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Equity/bonus programs

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer to lead SSD architecture from concept through high-volume manufacturing, mentoring teams and guiding cross-functional execution.

You will own system-level design, drive power/thermal/performance characterization, and interface with executives and customers worldwide, leveraging AI where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, 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.
• Hands-on expertise with lab instrumentation and board-level debug.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
• Experience with SSD ASICs, firmware integration, and system-level co-design.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Bash for automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design definition and design reviews for SSD products, ensuring alignment with roadmap, customer requirements, and platform capabilities.
• Drive resolution of complex, multi-domain technical issues (firmware, hardware, systems) using structured methodologies and data-driven debug approaches.
• Define and implement system-level characterization strategies (power, thermal, performance, reliability).
• Act as a primary technical interface for executive partners, customers, and global engineering teams.
• Lead lessons-learned initiatives and drive continuous improvement in SSD development methodologies.
• Mentor engineers and shape technical direction through leadership and influence.

Skills

SSD architecture

PCIe/NVMe

System-level design

Lab instrumentation

Firmware integration

Python

C++

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

C++

Bash

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer to lead SSD architecture from concept through high-volume manufacturing, mentoring teams and guiding cross-functional execution.

You will own system-level design, drive power/thermal/performance characterization, and interface with executives and customers worldwide, leveraging AI where appropriate.