Principal Hardware Engineer, SSD

solve sophisticated high-speed build challenges and drive product quality, performance, and reliability. You will also work with emerging AI-enabled engineering platforms and mechanization technologies.Responsibilities:Lead SSD hardware development activities across the product lifecycle, including design, validation, characterization, and production supportCollaborate with technical teams with varied strengths to define requirements, review architectures, and deliver hardware solutions that meet performance, quality, and manufacturability goalsPerform signal integrity and power integrity analysis, simulation, validation, and debugging for high-speed interfaces and subsystemsDrive board bring-up, hardware debugging, root cause analysis, and technical investigations throughout development and qualificationMentor engineers and promote the use of AI tools and automation to improve engineering productivity and debug efficiencyMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 5+ years of hardware design experience in SSD, storage, high-performance computing, or related technologiesStrong expertise in high-speed hardware design, transmission line theory, signal integrity, power integrity, and PCB developmentHands-on experience with board bring-up, hardware debugging, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, schematic review, and laboratory validationExperience with PCIe technologies, compliance testing methodologies, and high-speed signal measurements in the 20-35 GHz rangeDemonstrated ability to lead engineering projects, solve complex technical problems, and communicate effectively across teamsPreferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical fieldExperience with SSD controller architectures, NAND flash technologies, and storage system designExpertise with PCIe Gen4, Gen5, or Gen6 technologies, as well as DDR memory subsystems and ONFI interfacesExperience applying AI-assisted engineering tools to, hardware

design, validation, debugging, and workflow automationExperience working with Agentic AI tools to assist with design and verificationThe US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:$152,000.00 - $280,000.00 a yearAdditional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.

We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.

Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.

Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.

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