INTERN mNAND System Architecture

Job Title

INTERN mNAND System Architecture

Role Summary

Intern will support definition and evaluation of next-generation managed NAND (mNAND) architectures for embedded storage (eMMC, UFS) on Android/Linux platforms. Work includes system characterization, reverse engineering of platform software/hardware, modeling architecture trade-offs, and assessing AI impact on storage.

Reporting to the design/integration team, the role performs hands-on lab and software work to enable prototype validation and propose ASIC, firmware, and NAND-level changes.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Targeted at near-graduation or recent graduates (less than 1 year of post-graduate experience).

Responsibilities

Core day-to-day responsibilities include platform characterization, modeling, and kernel-level experimentation.

• Run characterizations on Android platforms (phones and development boards) and analyze performance data.
• Develop and run system and mNAND architecture models; perform configuration and trade-off analysis for future designs.
• Enable, modify, and maintain system platforms (mobile phones, automotive development boards).
• Run benchmark tools and analyze outputs to identify platform behaviors and usage models.
• Design and implement automatic kernel logging (dmesg, kmsg, ftrace, etc.).
• Investigate kernel drivers, evaluate impact of new features, and build Linux kernels to enable/disable mNAND features.
• Support technical discussions on next-generation topics and contribute to prototyping and system modeling.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for immediate contribution. Preferred items listed separately.

• Proficient with Bash shell scripting.
• Python proficiency with data analysis libraries (e.g., numpy, pandas).
• Programming skills in C.
• Basic knowledge of Android architecture and familiarity with Linux kernel logging and driver investigation.
• Comfort using AI-enabled programming tools for software development.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of simulators for autonomous driving/robotics (CARLA, ISAAC).
• Experience with lab equipment: protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/ICE debuggers.
• Experience with NAND, SSD, eMMC, UFS, or firmware development and validation.
• Familiarity with modern protocol analysis and software development methodologies.

Education Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline. Near-to-graduation students or recent graduates (less than one year) are targeted. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.