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# Sr. Principal Data Center Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Micron Semiconductor Products
- **Location:** Longmont, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,000.0 - $308,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Architecture, AI Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/sr-principal-data-center-solutions-architect/8879364?handler=ApplyRedirect

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
 * 12+ years of experience in optical interconnect, high-speed networking, silicon photonics, or datacenter system architecture
 * Demonstrated expertise in system-level interconnect architecture, high-speed I/O, or AI/datacenter fabrics
 * Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives with measurable outcomes
 * Proven ability to engage strategically with customers and industry partners, * 15+ years of experience in hyperscale, AI infrastructure, or network interconnect domains
 * Hands-on experience with system modeling, simulation, or prototype evaluation
 * Experience influencing or participating in industry standards and ecosystems
 * Background supporting business cases, partnerships, or M&A and investment evaluations
 * MBA or equivalent experience in business or investment strategy

## Description

* Own Micron's long-term network and optical interconnect strategy aligned to AI-scale and hyperscale datacenter needs
 * Define system and interconnect architectures across electrical and optical fabrics, endpoints, and scale-up/scale-out topologies
 * Lead deep technical engagements with hyperscale customers and ecosystem partners to evaluate trends and drive adoption
 * Translate architectural direction into product requirements and roadmaps with business, R&D, and engineering teams
 * Communicate system-level tradeoffs and recommendations clearly to senior technical and executive audiences, Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
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