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# Sr. Principal Data Center Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Micron Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,000.0 - $308,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Systems Architecture, AI Infrastructure, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4FED1413AD35425FA013004F392CB3D1/job/

## 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


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