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Staff Engineer, SSD Systems Design

Micron Technology · Longmont-MAX- Office, CO · On-site

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About Micron Technology

Micron is a global leader in memory and storage, powering AI and compute-intensive applications from cloud to edge with innovative semiconductor solutions.

About the role

The Staff 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 4 years’ of industry experience in SSD system design, architecture, or product development
  • 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
More about this role

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.

The Staff 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

  • Lead system-level design definition, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making for SSD products to ensure alignment with product roadmaps and customer requirements.
  • Drive resolution of complex multi-domain technical issues spanning firmware, hardware, and system interactions using structured root-cause methodologies and data-driven debugging techniques.
  • Define and implement...

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