Staff SSD Systems Design Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plans

Paid family leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc is seeking candidates for a role located in Longmont, Colorado. Responsibilities include debugging complex firmware and hardware issues, performing test and characterization methodologies, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure product compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with a strong understanding of PCIe and NVMe protocols. The position mandates full-time onsite work; no remote or hybrid options are available.

Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of PCIe and NVMe protocols and system behavior.
• Knowledge of SSD architecture including FTL, NAND management, and controller interaction.

Responsibilities

• Debug and resolve complex issues across firmware, hardware, and system domains.
• Perform performance, power, thermal, and reliability characterization.
• Ensure products meet defined performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Debugging skills

Understanding of PCIe and NVMe protocols

SSD architecture knowledge

Experience with lab tools

AI tools for debugging

Proficiency in Python, C++, Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Analyzers

Debug platforms

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Debug and resolve complex issues across firmware, hardware, and system domains
• Perform performance, power, thermal, and reliability characterization
• Ensure products meet defined performance, reliability, and compliance requirements
• Develop and apply test and characterization methodologies
• Support DFMEA and design review activities
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional engineering, manufacturing and customer teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field or equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of PCIe and NVMe protocols and system behavior
• Knowledge of SSD architecture including FTL, NAND management, and controller interaction
• Experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, analyzers, and debug platforms
• Demonstrated use of AI assisted tools for debugging, automation, or technical analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field
• Experience with SSD development, firmware interaction, or system validation
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Bash, or similar scripting languages
• Experience with power and thermal characterization techniques
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and Confluence

Work Location: Full‑time onsite in Longmont, Colorado. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not supported for this position.

Micron provides benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, income protection, paid family leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional benefit programs are available (see Benefits Guide).

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.