Staff Hardware Engineer

Micron Technology; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Colorado is seeking a Staff SSD Hardware PCIe Engineer to lead PCIe subsystem validation for next-generation SSD controllers. You will work across architecture, silicon, firmware, and product engineering to deliver high-performance, reliable storage solutions.

Responsibilities include leading PCIe bring-up, validation, debugging, and compliance for SSD controller SoCs, partnering with multiple teams and external IP vendors, and driving automated validation methodologies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in hardware development, silicon validation, PCIe subsystem engineering, or related areas.
• Proficiency with PCIe Gen4, Gen5, and/or Gen6, PCIe host systems, root complexes, PCIe IP bring-up, validation, compliance, and interoperability testing.
• Comprehensive 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.

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.

Skills

PCIe validation

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Electronics Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

Python

TCL

C

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
• 7+ years of 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
• Comprehensive 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 leveraging AI tools such as Claude Code to create or verify code and improve validation efficiency

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.