System Architect

Micron Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a System Architect to lead performance modeling and analysis of next‑generation memory architectures for AI, server, data center, and mobile platforms.

You will develop models and provide data‑driven guidance on microarchitecture trade‑offs. Responsibilities include building cycle‑accurate models, benchmarking across workloads, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external customers to shape future products and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in system architecture, performance modeling, computer architecture, SoC design, or memory systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing cycle‑accurate models for interconnects and memory controllers in large SoC projects.
• Strong knowledge of hardware systems modeling, including modeling languages and simulation environments.
• Proficiency with programming and scripting languages such as C++ or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and maintain timing‑approximate and cycle‑accurate models of memory devices, controllers, interconnects, processors, and SoC subsystems.
• Perform component‑ and system‑level performance analysis, benchmarking, and characterization across AI, server, and mobile workloads.
• Select simulation tools and environments, generate or acquire representative workloads, and build performance monitoring for metrics such as latency, bandwidth, energy, and cycle‑level statistics.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external customers to optimize architectures and provide data‑driven guidance on microarchitecture trade‑offs.
• Integrate and document models into larger SoC‑ and platform‑level performance frameworks, identifying bottlenecks and recommending corrective actions.

Skills

C++

Python

System modeling

Performance analysis

SoC design

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

gem5

SystemC

SST

Sniper

Job description

Micron is seeking a System Architect to lead performance modeling and analysis of next‑generation memory architectures for AI, server, data center, and mobile platforms. In this role, you’ll conduct open‑ and closed‑loop performance analysis to evaluate advanced memory solutions against existing paradigms, partnering with internal engineering teams and external customers to shape future product and technology decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and maintain timing‑approximate and cycle‑accurate models of memory devices, controllers, interconnects, processors, and SoC subsystems.
• Perform component‑ and system‑level performance analysis, benchmarking, and characterization across AI, server, and mobile workloads.
• Select simulation tools and environments, generate or acquire representative workloads, and build performance monitoring for metrics such as latency, bandwidth, energy, and cycle‑level statistics.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external customers to optimize architectures and provide data‑driven guidance on microarchitecture trade‑offs.
• Integrate and document models into larger SoC‑ and platform‑level performance frameworks, identifying bottlenecks and recommending corrective actions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in system architecture, performance modeling, computer architecture, SoC design, or memory systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing cycle‑accurate models for interconnects and memory controllers in large SoC projects.
• Strong knowledge of hardware systems modeling, including modeling languages and simulation environments.
• Proficiency with programming and scripting languages such as C++ or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) focused on computer architecture, memory systems, or high‑performance computing.
• Experience with architectural simulation tools such as gem5, SystemC, SST, or Sniper.
• Deep understanding of DRAM architecture, memory hierarchy design, and cache‑coherent systems.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, data center, HPC, or mobile system workloads and modeling performance, power, and QoS characteristics.
• Proven success influencing product architecture decisions through quantitative analysis and collaborating with external partners.

US base salary range: $146,000.00 - $286,000.00 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Micron offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, income‑protective benefits, paid family leave, paid time‑off, paid holidays, and a benefits guide is available at 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.