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# Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer

- **Company:** Micron's People Organization
- **Location:** Longmont, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $297,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Hard Disk Drives, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Nvme
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_microntech1-42229295

## About the Role

This role requires deep technical authority, strong leadership, and the ability to influence product direction at organizational scale, leveraging AI. **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 that Micron

## Description

**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.
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.