SSD Hardware Architect

Micron Technology; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking an experienced SSD Hardware Architect Engineer to drive hardware architectures for next-generation SSD products in Colorado. Lead design reviews, manage power topology development, and collaborate with firmware, system, and validation teams to meet product requirements.

The role emphasizes deep expertise in hardware architecture, power integrity, and PCB design, with mentorship responsibilities across the hardware team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years of hardware design and system architecture experience.
• Strong circuit design, transmission line fundamentals, and power & signal integrity.
• Experience with PCB design, high-speed routing, and power subsystem implementation.
• Proficiency with simulation tools such as SPICE, IBIS, or Hspice.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware architectures and participate in design reviews for SSD products.
• Design power topologies and ensure strong power integrity across subsystems.
• Simulate and analyze designs, providing recommendations to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate across firmware, system, and validation teams to meet product requirements.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across the hardware team.

Skills

Hardware design

System architecture

Power integrity

PCB design

SPICE/IBIS/HSPICE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

SPICE

IBIS

HSPICE

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.

SSD Hardware Architect Engineer

Description

Seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented Hardware Architect to develop Micron's next generation Solid State Drive (SSD) products. We build the hardware that powers next-generation storage using AI agents. Our team brings together deep technical expertise and hands-on problem solving to create SSD solutions that are fast, efficient, and built for scale. We work closely across disciplines, move quickly, and take pride in delivering designs that make a real impact. This role is central to shaping how our SSD platforms are architected and delivered. You will drive key hardware decisions, influence system-level performance, and collaborate with experienced engineers to bring complex designs from concept to production. If you enjoy solving challenging problems and owning critical pieces of the design, this is a great fit. This position requires experience in hardware architecture, design, power integrity; including modeling and implementations. A successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of commercially available PMICs and voltage regulators for low voltage designs. Experience with PCB design tools (simulation and analysis) and a thorough understanding of hardware development methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware architectures and participate in design reviews and requirements development for SSD products
• Design power topologies and ensure strong power integrity across subsystems
• Simulate and analyze designs, providing recommendations to improve performance and reliability
• Collaborate across firmware, system, and validation teams to meet product requirements
• Mentor engineers and contribute technical guidance across the hardware team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or computer engineering
• 10+ years of experience in hardware design and system architecture
• Strong foundation in circuit design, transmission line fundamentals, and power & signal integrity
• Experience with PCB design, high-speed routing, and power subsystem implementation
• Proficiency with simulation tools such as SPICE, IBIS, or Hspice

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or computer engineering
• Experience designing hardware for large-scale manufacturing including DFx considerations
• Hands-on experience with power integrity analysis in lab environments
• Familiarity with PCB stack-up design, via technologies, and design constraint definition
• Strong communication skills and experience guiding or mentoring engineers

Job Location

• Boise Idaho or Longmont Colorado

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $152,000.00 - $280,000.00 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.