Principal Hardware Engineer, SSD

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. Our Vision Join Micron Technology and help transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. As a world leader in memory and storage solutions, Micron is developing next-generation SSD technologies that power data centers, AI infrastructure, client computing, and intelligent edge applications. We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented SSD Hardware Engineer to build the development of Micron's next-generation Solid State Drive (SSD) products. This position requires expertise in hardware architecture, high-speed digital composition, and system-level integration. The successful candidate will possess strong experience with PCIe, DDR, ONFI, and high-speed interface implementation, along with extensive hands-on laboratory debugging and validation experience. AI & Intelligent Systems As part of Micron's digital transformation strategy, engineers are encouraged to bring to bear and continuously develop skills in AI-enabled software development and intelligent automation. Preferred qualifications include: Practical experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into applications, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced inference services. Knowledge of agentic architectures and autonomous software agents capable of reasoning, planning, and accomplishing multi-step workflows. Experience developing AI solutions using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), tool chaining, task orchestration, and context-aware decision systems. Understanding of Responsible AI practices, including model evaluation, observability, governance, and secure deployment. Ability to identify and implement opportunities where automation can improve engineering productivity, build efficiency, debugging effectiveness, and business outcomes. Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware builds meet all firmware, system, performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. Participate in system architecture definition, build reviews, requirements development, and product planning activities for SSD solutions. Conduct signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis, simulation, validation, and characterization tasks. Document, communicate, and present build results and recommendations to collaborators. Evaluate and analyze build proposals, perform engineering tradeoff studies, and recommend efficient build solutions. Build hardware for high-volume manufacturing, incorporating Design for Excellence (DFx), cost optimization, reliability, and quality considerations. Own SSD hardware development activities throughout the complete product lifecycle, including schematic capture, simulations, worst-case analysis, component derating, validation, and production support. Define PCB stack-up specifications, signal transmission methods, component arrangement approaches, routing limitations, and board-level signal integrity/power integrity considerations. Work closely with firmware, validation, manufacturing, reliability, and customer support teams during development, qualification, and RMA investigations. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers at early career stages and peers. Leverage AI-based tools and automation technologies to accelerate build, validation, debug, and engineering workflows. Required Skills & Proficiencies Self-motivated, diligent, and meticulous with a strong desire to solve complex technical challenges. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills. Strong understanding of transmission line theory and high-speed signal propagation fundamentals. Solid knowledge of time-domain and frequency-domain analysis techniques. Extensive experience with high-speed PCB build, routing reviews, power distribution networks, and EMI/ESD mitigation techniques. Experience crafting solutions for signal integrity and power integrity in high-performance systems. Analog circuit build and simulation experience using SPICE or equivalent modeling tools. Familiarity with automated test methodologies and test automation frameworks is preferred. Hands-on SI laboratory experience measuring high-bandwidth signals (20-35 GHz range). Experience using PCIe compliance equipment and validation methodologies. Proficiency with schematic capture tools, PCB layout constraints, and board-level build verification. Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and contribute to technical development within the team. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required. Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related subject area preferred. 5+ years of hardware build experience in SSD, storage, or high-performance computing systems. Experience with board bring-up, soldering, hardware debugging, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and schematic/layout review. Experience within the semiconductor, storage, or related technology industries. Proven ability to lead engineering projects and drive execution through completion. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications SSD controller, NAND flash, or storage system architecture experience. Expertise in PCIe Gen4/Gen5/Gen6 technologies. Familiarity with DDR memory subsystems and ONFI interfaces. Experience applying AI-assisted engineering tools to product development, validation, and debugging workflows. The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $164,000.00 - $280,000.00 a year Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 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