SSD Systems Architect - Principal/MTS/SMTS/DMTS

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 153,000 - 351,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking an experienced engineering professional to define and advance next‑generation memory product concepts. You will work with design teams and customers to ensure feasible demonstrations and robust architectures that drive performance, power efficiency, and scalability.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and direct engagement with industry partners. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and 8+ years in relevant design or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of design, product, test, or engineering experience.
• 5+ years of SSD and/or HDD architecture, design or analysis experience.
• OS: Linux, Windows, VMware; device drivers; firmware-based storage devices.
• Deep knowledge of NAND flash, SSDs/HDDs and storage protocols NVMe, SATA/ATA and SAS.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and articulate innovative SSD concepts and architectures.
• Maintain strong engineering relationships with customers, partner system architects and key technologists.
• Collaborate with Micron teams to implement and demonstrate new product concepts.
• Develop new system architecture specifications and requirements for go-to-market teams.
• Generate new intellectual property and patents; promote Micron technologies at conferences.
• Identify industry trends and competitive landscapes; stay current on advanced technology.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organized

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux

Windows

VMware

Device drivers

Firmware-based storage devices

NAND flash

SSD

HDD

NVMe

SATA/ATA

SAS

ONFI

Toggle

NAND management

RAID

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.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Recognize and articulate innovative product concepts and SSD architectures
• Maintain strong technical engineering relationships with customers, partner system architects and key technologists to identify and define innovative memory products
• Work with Micron technologists, design engineers and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation and feasibility demonstration of new product concepts
• Develop new product architecture specifications
• Help to choose concepts for feasibility demonstration
• Generate new intellectual property and patents
• Promote Micron’s new products, technologies, and capabilities; attend and represent Micron at appropriate industry consortia, technical organizations, and technical conferences
• Identify key industry technical trends and competitive landscapes; stay abreast of new advanced technology and architecture trends in the market
• Modeling and analysis of performance, power and host driven workloads
• Generate system architecture specifications and provide system architectural requirements to our go-to-market teams
• Leverage AI-assisted software and data-driven methodologies to improve SSD architectures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required
• A minimum of eight years of design, product, test, support, system, or applications engineering experience.
• Systems experience, including:
• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in SSD and or HDD architecture, design or analysis and/or troubleshooting
• Operating systems: Linux, Windows, VMware
• Device drivers
• Firmware-based storage devices
• Technical skills, including:
• Detailed knowledge of NAND flash, solid state drives, and/or hard disk drives
• Storage protocols : NVMe, SATA/ATA, and/or SAS
• NAND interfaces: ONFI, Toggle
• NAND management: error detection and correction
• Storage systems: RAID systems, blades and workstations

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Highly organized, self‑motivated and focused abilities
• Ability to work with other engineers across multiple teams, as well as customers of various positions
• Ability to travel and be available for international travel
• Experience using engineering tools and agents improved by AI technology.

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

$153,000.00 - $351,000.00 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.

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