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# Principal Engineer, SSD Systems Design

- **Company:** Micron Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** Longmont, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $181,000.0 - $308,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Flash, Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Nvme
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E28A8A4D3E5A487DA5B2296F3B0CF0F2/job/

## About the Role

* 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 communication and presentation skills.
 * Mentoring, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with SSD ASIC development, firmware integration, and system-level co-design.
 * Strong programming capability in Python, C++, Bash, or similar languages for automation and analysis.
 * Experience with system-level power and thermal optimization.
 * Experience leading global engineering teams and engaging directly with customers.

Embody Micron's Core Values

 * People - Respect, develop, and empower others
 * Innovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
 * Tenacity - Show grit and determination
 * Collaboration - Build trust and foster teamwork
 * Customer Focus - Deliver excellence and value
 * Speed - Act with purpose and set the pace

## Description

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., * 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.