Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer Longmont, Colorado, United States of America

Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer | Micron Technology # Single Position Change the world through innovation

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** Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for
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** Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As a Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer within Micron’s Solid State Drive (SSD) Product Development Team (PDT), you will serve as a technical leader and strategic influencer across global teams. Using your extensive experience, you will drive SSD innovation from concept through high-volume manufacturing, developing architecture, guiding multi-functional execution, and mentoring engineering talent. This role requires deep technical authority, strong leadership, and the ability to influence product direction at organizational scale, leveraging AI.##

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Key Responsibilities
* Lead system-level design definition and design reviews for SSD products, ensuring alignment with roadmap, customer requirements, and platform capabilities
* Drive resolution of complex, multi-domain technical issues (firmware, hardware, systems) using structured methodologies and data-driven debug approaches
* Define and implement system-level characterization strategies (power, thermal, performance, reliability)
* Act as a primary technical interface for executive partners, customers, and global engineering teams
* Lead lessons-learned initiatives and drive continuous improvement in SSD development methodologies
* Mentor engineers and shape technical direction through leadership and influence##
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** 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 and performance optimization
* Experience in system-level design, debug, and characterization across development phases
* Hands-on expertise with lab instrumentation and board-level debug##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
* Experience with SSD ASICs, firmware integration, and system-level co-design
* Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Bash for automation
* Experience with power and thermal optimization at system level
* Experience leading multi-functional teams and working with customers## ## Work Location Requirement
* This role is full-time onsite and based in Longmont, Colorado
* Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not supported for this position

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  

Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on  is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative…