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This role offers impact across product direction, platform capabilities, and continuous improvement in development methodologies.\n\nCompensation / Benefitsmedical, dental and vision planspaid time-offpaid holidayspaid family leaveequitybonus opportunity\nResponsibilitiesLead system-level design definition and reviews for SSD products aligned with roadmap and platform capabilitiesDrive resolution of multi-domain issues (firmware, hardware, systems) using structured methods and data-driven debuggingDefine and implement system-level characterization strategies (power, thermal, performance, reliability)Act as primary technical interface for executive partners, customers, and global engineering teamsLead lessons-learned initiatives and drive continuous improvement in SSD developmentMentor engineers and shape technical direction through leadership and influence\nKey requirementsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent experienceDeep expertise in SSD architecture including controller design, FTL, wear-leveling, and NAND lifecycleStrong knowledge of PCIe and NVMe protocols and performance optimizationExperience in system-level design, debug, and characterization across development phasesHands-on expertise with lab instrumentation and board-level debugleadership and people mentoringcross-functional collaborationeffective communication with executive partnersSSD architecture (controller design, FTL, wear-leveling, NAND lifecycle)PCIe and NVMe protocols and optimizationsystem-level design, debugging, characterization (power, thermal, performance, reliability)","company":"Micron","rawCompany":"micron","city":"Boulder","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:29:03.846Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.06","title":"Microsystems Engineers","slug":"microsystems-engineers"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334112","title":"Computer Storage Device Manufacturing","slug":"computer-storage-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer","description":"Overview\nAs Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer, you will steer system-level design for Micron’s SSD products, aligning with roadmaps and customer needs while guiding multi-functional teams. 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