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.

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:
Successful candidates for this position will have:
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:

o Protocols such as NVMe, PCIe, ONFI etc.

o Firmware/Script development with C/Python.

Storage Knowledge of:
o NAND flash operation, including array behaviors, error management techniques, ONFI/toggle interfaces, etc.
o Firmware operation, including logical to physical mapping, power-loss protection, command prioritization, scheduling, caching, etc.
o ASIC/SoC operation, including host-to-media data flow, end-to-end data protection schemes, automation, pacing hardware, etc.
Systems experience:
o A proven track record of delivering security solutions for SSD and/or HDD products to market
o Demonstrated system level problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
o Operating systems such as Linux, Windows, VMware, etc.
o Storage systems such as RAID, Blades, Workstations, etc.
o Host system device drivers and application analysis
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)

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