# Principal Engineer, SSD Systems Design at Micron Technology

- Company: Micron Technology
- What the company does: Micron is a global leader in memory and storage, powering AI and compute-intensive applications from cloud to edge with innovative semiconductor solutions.
- Company website: https://www.micron.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Longmont-MAX- Office, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-04
- Apply by: 2026-12-19
- Apply: https://micron.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Longmont-MAX--Office-CO/Principal-Engineer--SSD-Systems-Design_JR115384?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
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## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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
- 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


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