Sr. Leader, Pathfinding & Strategy – Technology and Product Group (ITP)

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Sr. Leader for Pathfinding & Strategy in the Technology and Product Group. You will lead a senior team to develop full‑stack pathfinding across memory technologies, partnering with engineering, manufacturing and strategy to drive disruptive innovations.

Your role shapes Micron’s strategic direction, collaborating with customers, startups and government partners, and mentoring talent to advance memory technology leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong track record delivering innovation and competitive advantage.
• Experience leading large, diverse technical teams over multi‑year initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute end‑to‑end pathfinding and strategy across memory tech and products.
• Partner with engineering, business, strategy, and manufacturing to align direction.
• Drive technology transfer and product intercept through collaborations.
• Develop and implement ITP’s technical strategy leveraging Micron strengths.
• Build relationships with customers, startups, universities and government partners.
• Inspire a senior technical team to deliver breakthrough innovations.
• Apply AI to increase efficiency and impact.

Skills

Memory/storage tech

Strategic roadmapping

Stakeholder management

Change management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering/CS/IS degree (Bachelors/Master/PhD)

Job description

Req ID: JR114079

Sr. Leader, Pathfinding & Strategy – Technology and Product Group (ITP)

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.

Role Overview

Lead the ITP Pathfinding and Strategy team in developing and executing advanced, full‑stack pathfinding and strategies that span all memory technologies and product lines. This role requires synthesizing technical, business and ecosystem insights to identify and pursue high‑impact opportunities for innovation and disruption. Success depends on building strong partnerships across Micron’s engineering teams, business units, corporate strategy and manufacturing organizations, as well as with key customers, start‑ups and government research partners. As a pivotal leader within Micron’s engineering organization, you will focus technical resources on a pipeline of disruptive solutions, directly influencing the company’s strategic direction and industry leadership. Inspire and empower a highly technical, senior team to expand their capabilities, drive engagement and deliver breakthrough innovations that define the future of memory technology.

Leadership Culture

Micron’s leadership culture is rooted in collaboration, empowerment and continuous growth. As a senior leader, you will foster an environment where technical excellence, open communication and diverse perspectives are valued. You will champion a culture of innovation, encourage calculated risk‑taking and support your team’s professional development. Building trust, nurturing relationships and driving engagement are central to your role, ensuring that every team member feels empowered to contribute to Micron’s strategic vision.

Impact

In this role, you will deliver measurable results that shape Micron’s future—accelerating innovation, driving successful commercialization of disruptive technologies and strengthening the company’s competitive position. Your leadership will foster a culture of excellence, inspire cross‑functional collaboration and enable Micron to anticipate and respond to industry shifts. By championing strategic initiatives and building influential partnerships, you will ensure Micron remains a leader in memory technology and products and a preferred partner for customers and collaborators worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute end‑to‑end pathfinding vision leveraging process technology, component design, systems pathfinding to develop and de‑risk innovations for Micron’s product portfolio
• Maintain a deep, collaborative relationship with ITP’s engineering execution teams to facilitate pathfinding technology transfer for product intercept
• Develop and implement ITP’s technical strategy that leverages Micron’s strengths and address future growth opportunities in memory and storage.
• Collaborate with internal business units, corporate strategy and manufacturing to align and advocate for ITP’s strategic direction.
• Build and nurture relationships with key customers, start‑ups, universities and government research partners to inform and shape future pathfinding and strategy.
• Guide a highly technical, senior team to solve the memory industry’s most critical problems, drive engagement and develop the next generation of technical talent.
• Focus technical resources on solutions that address customer and ecosystem challenges for competitive advantage.
• Applying AI to increase efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in technology, product development or systems engineering with a focus on memory and storage
• Proven track record in delivering innovation, design thinking and leveraging technology for competitive advantage.
• Strong background in developing and executing technology strategies across multiple product lines.
• Experience leading large, diverse technical teams and driving organizational change.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi‑year technical and strategic initiatives and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical expertise in memory, storage or semiconductor technologies.
• Strategic vision and ability to translate business goals into actionable technology roadmaps.
• Exceptional communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced analytical problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience with change management, program/project management methodologies and organizational development.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with customers, start‑ups, universities and government research partners.

Join us to shape the future of memory technology at Micron

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Relocation Level: TBD

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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.