Staff SSD Systems Design Engineer

Job Title

Staff SSD Systems Design Engineer

Role Summary

This role sits at the center of SSD system design and verification, responsible for delivering reliable, high-performance SSD products through system-level characterization and cross-domain debugging.

Full-time, onsite position based in Longmont, CO. The role requires collaboration with firmware, hardware, manufacturing, and customer teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level. No specific years of experience were stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include system-level debugging, characterization, validation, and design support.

• Debug and resolve complex issues across firmware, hardware, and system domains.
• Perform performance, power, thermal, and reliability characterization and analysis.
• Develop and apply test and characterization methodologies and debug procedures.
• Ensure products meet defined performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Support DFMEA and design review activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and preferred qualifications are listed below. Education items are summarized in the Education Requirements section.

• Must-have: Strong understanding of PCIe and NVMe protocols and system behavior.
• Must-have: Knowledge of SSD architecture including FTL, NAND management, and controller interaction.
• Must-have: Experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and hardware debug platforms.
• Must-have: Demonstrated use of AI-assisted tools for debugging, automation, or technical analysis.
• Preferred: Experience with SSD development, firmware interaction, or system validation.
• Preferred: Proficiency in Python, C++, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Preferred: Experience with power and thermal characterization techniques.
• Preferred: Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required or equivalent practical experience; a Master’s degree in these fields is preferred.

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.