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# Sr. Principal Data Center Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Micron Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** Longmont, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,000.0 - $308,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Low Latency
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5eac208349dd08f3

## About the Role

* 12+ years in optical interconnects, high-speed networking, silicon photonics, or datacenter system architecture
 * 5+ years leading cross-functional technical initiatives
 * Expertise in optical interconnect system architecture, high-speed I/O, or AI/datacenter fabrics
 * Proven experience working directly with hyperscale customers and ecosystem partners
 * Strong communication skills for technical and executive-level discussions
 * BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 15+ years in hyperscale infrastructure, AI systems, or optical interconnect technologies
 * Hands-on experience with system-level modeling, simulation, or prototype evaluation
 * Experience building business cases or supporting M&A and investment activities
 * MBA or background in investment strategy

## Description

* Own the long-term strategy for optical interconnect across pluggable optics, onboard/near-package optics, and co-packaged optics
 * Define system-level architecture direction and guide tradeoffs in power, bandwidth density, latency, thermal design, reliability, and cost
 * Lead technical engagements with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, including architecture studies and system-level prototypes
 * Deliver competitive and market insights across lasers, silicon photonics, DSPs, optical switches, packaging, and manufacturing
 * Support corporate development with technical due diligence, integration assessments, and investment recommendations


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