Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer

Originally posted 10 July 2026 by the employer.

About the role

As a Principal SSD Systems Design Engineer within Micron’s Solid State Drive (SSD) Product Development Team (PDT), you will serve as a technical leader across global teams, guiding SSD development from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

What you'll do

• Lead system-level design definition and design reviews for SSD products, ensuring alignment with roadmaps, customer requirements, and platform capabilities.
• Drive resolution of complex, multi-domain technical issues across firmware, hardware, and systems using structured methodologies and data-driven debug approaches.
• Define and implement system-level characterization strategies covering power, thermal, performance, and reliability.
• Act as a primary technical interface for executive partners, customers, and global engineering teams.
• Lead lessons-learned initiatives and drive continuous improvement in SSD development methodologies while mentoring engineers.

What you'll need

• 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 in system-level design, debug, and characterization across development phases.
• Hands-on expertise with lab instrumentation and board-level debug.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with SSD ASICs, firmware integration, and system-level co-design.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Bash for automation.
• Experience with power and thermal optimization at the system level.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams and working with customers.

Skills: SSD architecture, PCIe/NVMe protocols, system-level design, firmware, hardware, systems, lab instrumentation

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