Ssd System Architect

**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.

JR66530 SSD System Architect

As an SSD System Architect, you will be an integral part of the architecture and product planning team to define storage systems for our customers. Micron’s SSD group is looking for a recognized technical expert who focuses day-to-day on developing new technology and exhibits technical knowledge mastery of storage system solutions.

**Responsibilities and Tasks**:
Your new responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following areas:

- Define detailed SSD product requirements and develop new product architecture specifications
- Perform requirement analysis, design reviews and code reviews
- Generate new intellectual property, patents, technical presentations and/or publications, trade secrets, etc.
- Mentor product core teams throughout the product development process with innovation and sound foundational development principles
- Maintain strong technical engineering relationships with customers, partner system architects and key technologists
- Work with other architects, technologists, design engineers and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation and feasibility demonstration of new product concepts
- Evangelize new storage products, technologies, and capabilities
- Represent Micron at appropriate industry consortia, technical organizations, and technical conferences
- Identify and stay abreast of key security technical trends and competitive landscapes within the storage industry
- Influence different technical disciplines with reach spanning across geographic areas, organizational boundaries, and the industry
- Work closely with external customers, gathering requirements and creating solutions as a trusted adviser

**Experience**:

- 8+ years of experience in system architecture and/or product development/design engineering
- Technical skills, including detailed knowledge of at least 2 of the following areas:

- Protocols such as NVMe, PCIe, ONFI etc.
- Firmware/Script development with C/Python.
- Storage Knowledge of:

- NAND flash operation, including array behaviors, error management techniques, ONFI/toggle interfaces, etc.
- Firmware operation, including logical to physical mapping, power-loss protection, command prioritization, scheduling, caching, etc.
- ASIC/SoC operation, including host-to-media data flow, end-to-end data protection schemes, automation, pacing hardware, etc.
- Systems experience:

- A proven track record of delivering security solutions for SSD and/or HDD products to market
- Demonstrated system level problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Operating systems such as Linux, Windows, VMware, etc.
- Storage systems such as RAID, Blades, Workstations, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated and disciplined
- Able to work with engineers across multiple disciplines, as well as customers of various positions
- Able to travel 10% for both domestically and internationally

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent required, MSEE (preferred)

**About Micron Technology, Inc.**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.