Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer

Micron Technology
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Problem-solving","Strategic influence"]

Lead system-level design for Micron solid state drive (SSD) products within the SSD Product Development Team. Drive SSD innovation from concept through high-volume manufacturing by defining architectures, guiding multi-functional execution, and resolving complex firmware, hardware, and systems issues. Own characterization strategy across power, thermal, performance, and reliability, mentor engineers, and influence roadmap direction with global and executive stakeholders.

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Micron Technology
Micron Technology
3 weeks ago

Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead system-level design for Micron solid state drive (SSD) products within the SSD Product Development Team. Drive SSD innovation from concept through high-volume manufacturing by defining architectures, guiding multi-functional execution, and resolving complex firmware, hardware, and systems issues. Own characterization strategy across power, thermal, performance, and reliability, mentor engineers, and influence roadmap direction with global and executive stakeholders.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead system-level design definition and design reviews for SSD products, aligning with roadmap, customer requirements, and platform capabilities.
  • •Drive resolution of complex, multi-domain technical issues across firmware, hardware, and systems using structured, data-driven debug approaches.
  • •Define and implement system-level characterization strategies for power, thermal, performance, and reliability.
  • •Serve as the primary technical interface for executive partners, customers, and global engineering teams.
  • •Lead lessons-learned initiatives, drive continuous improvement in SSD development methodologies, and mentor engineering talent.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeavePaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
  • •Deep expertise in SSD architecture, including controller design, FTL, wear-leveling, and NAND lifecycle.
  • •Strong knowledge of PCIe and NVMe protocols with performance optimization experience.
  • •Experience in system-level design, debug, and characterization across development phases.
  • •Hands-on expertise with lab instrumentation and board-level debug.
Experience:SemiconductorStorageSolid state drivesSSD developmentHardware
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipMentoringProblem-solvingStrategic influence
Tech Stack:SSD architectureController designFTLWear-levelingNAND lifecyclePCIeNVMeFirmwareLab instrumentationPythonC++Bash

Company Brief

Micron Technology
Designs and manufactures semiconductor memory and storage solutions, including DRAM, NAND, and NOR flash, for computing, networking, mobile, and automotive markets worldwide.
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Boise, United States
Founded: 1978
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