Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer

Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer

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.

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

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

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

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $175,000.00 – $297,000.00 per year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and equity. Micron benefits are a robust paid time‑off program, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision plans, and protection of income in case of illness or injury.

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.