Micron
Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer
$175K–$297K
Longmont-MAX- Office, CO · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads SSD system design from concept through high-volume manufacturing, setting technical direction and coordinating global teams.
What you'll do
- Lead system-level SSD design definition, reviews, and characterization strategies.
- Resolve complex firmware, hardware, and systems issues; drive development improvements.
- Serve as a technical interface for executives, customers, and global teams, and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- 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 with system-level design, debug, and characterization, plus lab instrumentation and board-level debug.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a related field; SSD ASIC, firmware integration, or system-level co-design experience.
- Programming in Python, C++, or Bash; system-level power and thermal optimization; team leadership and customer experience.
Pay
$175,000.00 - $297,000.00 a year USD (base salary)
Tools
SSD, FTL, NAND, PCIe, NVMe, Python, C++, Bash
AI focus
The role leverages AI; no specific AI development or application duties are stated.
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