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** Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for
* all*.
** 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.

The
** Principal Engineer
** leads
** SSD system design and architecture
** from concept through high-volume manufacturing. This role drives system definition, characterization strategies, and cross-functional execution to deliver products that meet customer, platform, and roadmap requirements. As a technical authority, the engineer resolves complex system challenges, influences product direction, mentor engineers, and advances engineering excellence through continuous improvement and AI-enabled innovation.  
** Main Responsibilities
*** Lead system-level design definition, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making for SSD products to ensure alignment with product roadmaps and customer requirements.
* Drive resolution of complex multi-domain technical issues spanning firmware, hardware, and system interactions using structured root-cause methodologies and data-driven debugging techniques.
* Define and implement characterization strategies for SSD performance, power, thermal behavior, and reliability throughout product development phases.
* Act as a primary technical contact who collaborates with executive partners, customers, and global engineering teams to influence technical direction and execution.
* Lead cross-functional engineering activities that improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, and customer readiness.  
** Other Responsibilities
*** Lead lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen SSD development methodologies and engineering effectiveness.
* Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to develop organizational capability and technical depth.
* Drive alignment across architecture, firmware, hardware, validation, and product engineering teams to achieve program objectives.
* Provide technical risk assessments, roadmap recommendations, and status updates to leadership stakeholders.  
** AI Responsibilities
*** Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, demonstrating good judgment and aligning with organizational standards and legal requirements.
* Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.  
** Qualifications
* *
* B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
* Over 6 years’ of industry experience in
** SSD system design, architecture**, or product development.  
** Technical Skills**
* ** Deep expertise in SSD architecture, controller design, flash translation layer (FTL), wear leveling, NAND lifecycle management, and storage subsystems.
*** Strong knowledge of PCIe and NVMe protocols, SSD performance optimization, and system-level behavior.
* Experience with system-level design, debug, characterization, and validation across product development phases.
* Hands-on expertise with lab instrumentation and board-level debug.  
** Soft Skills
*** Technical leadership through influence and ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
* Structured problem-solving and strategic decision-making for complex engineering challenges.
* Clear executive-level…