Staff Engineer, SSD Hardware PCIE

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

Job summary

Micron Technology seeks a Staff SSD Hardware PCIe Engineer to lead PCIe subsystem validation for next‑generation SSD controllers. You will drive bring-up, debugging, and compliance, collaborating with architecture, verification, firmware, and external IP vendors.

Applicants should have PCIe Gen4/5/6 experience, strong scripting skills, and a background in hardware validation with system-level thinking. This role is based in the United States, with a focus on high-performance storage technologies.

Qualifications

• Must have a BSEE/CE/related degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with PCIe substems and validation methods.
• Proficiency in scripting for test and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCIe bring-up, characterization, debugging and validation of SSD controllers.
• Develop hardware/system specs from requirements and drive coverage.
• Collaborate across architecture, verification, firmware and external IP vendors.

Skills

PCIe Gen4/5/6 experience

Python/C TCL scripting

System-level validation

Root-cause analysis

High-speed test & measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Electronics Eng or related field

Tools

PCIe LTSSM

PCIe IP bring-up

High-speed test equipment

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.

Job Description

Join Micron’s SSD Hardware Architecture organization, where we develop the technologies that power next-generation storage solutions. We work across architecture, silicon, firmware, and product engineering teams to deliver high-performance SSD controllers that meet demanding standards for quality, reliability, and innovation.

As a Staff SSD Hardware PCIe Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing advanced SSD controller technologies to life. This position offers the opportunity to lead PCIe subsystem validation, debug complex system-level challenges, and influence future product capabilities while collaborating with highly skilled engineering teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and system specifications from architectural and product requirements
• Lead PCIe bring-up, characterization, debugging, validation, and compliance activities for SSD controller SoCs
• Partner with architecture, verification, firmware, product engineering, and external IP vendors to resolve issues and improve functionality
• Drive system-level validation methodologies, automation, and test development to improve coverage and efficiency
• Perform root‑cause analysis and validate PCIe functionality across complex SSD use cases

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in hardware development, silicon validation, PCIe subsystem engineering, or related areas
• Strong expertise with PCIe Gen4, Gen5, and/or Gen6, PCIe host systems, root complexes, PCIe IP bring-up, validation, compliance, and interoperability testing
• Extensive knowledge of PCIe LTSSM and post-silicon validation and debug methodologies
• Proficiency in Python, TCL, C, or similar scripting and programming languages, along with experience using high‑speed test and measurement equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or validating PCIe subsystems in ASIC and/or FPGA environments
• Knowledge of SSD controller architectures, storage systems, and SoC integration or validation
• Understanding of PCIe link equalization, DFE, receiver architectures, signal integrity, and power integrity concepts
• Experience solving complex high‑speed hardware, PCB, and SerDes‑related challenges
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and experience employing AI tools such as Claude Code to create or verify code and improve validation efficiency

Role

As part of Micron’s ongoing digital transformation, this role includes a strong expectation that engineers bring (or actively develop) capabilities in AI‑enabled software development, including: Practical experience or solid grounding in integrating AI/ML capabilities into applications, including employing large language models (LLMs) and sophisticated inference services. Familiarity with agentic architectures—designing and orchestrating autonomous or semi‑autonomous software agents that can reason, plan, and implement multi‑step workflows. Experience building or integrating workflows that use advanced technology techniques, such as task decomposition, tool chaining, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), and context‑aware decision systems.
Understanding of responsible AI principles, including model evaluation, observability, and safe deployment practices. Ability to find opportunities where AI and automation can substantially enhance business processes, developer productivity, and user experience.

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

$146,000.00 - $297,000.00 a year

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.