Staff SSD PCIe Hardware Architect

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

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