Staff Engineer, SSD Systems Design

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 Staff 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

• 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.
• Lead cross-functional engineering activities that improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, and customer readiness.

• 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.

Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying 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.

• B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Over 4 years’ of industry experience in SSD system design, architecture, or product development.
• Must have Technical Skills 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 communication and presentation skills.
• Mentoring, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

• Experience with SSD ASIC development, firmware integration, and system-level co-design.
• Programming capability in Python, C++, Bash, or similar languages for automation and analysis.
• Experience with system-level power and thermal optimization.
• Experience engaging directly with customers.

• People – Respect, develop, and empower others
• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
• Tenacity – Show grit and determination
• Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
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