SSD Systems Architect — Principal/MTS/SMTS/DMTS

Job overview

The SSD Systems Architect role is onsite in Folsom, CA, with an annual base salary range of $153,000–$351,000. The role supports Micron’s memory and storage product development and works with customers, partner system architects, and internal engineering teams. The position develops and evaluates SSD product concepts and system architectures, translating technical trends and workload analysis into specifications and requirements. It helps ensure new product concepts are feasible and supports product promotion and technical engagement across the industry.

What you'll do

• Identify and articulate product concepts and SSD architectures
• maintain technical relationships with customers and partner architects
• work with Micron technologists and engineers to demonstrate feasibility
• develop product architecture specifications
• select concepts for feasibility demonstrations
• generate intellectual property and patents
• promote products and represent Micron at industry organizations and conferences
• track technical trends and competition
• model performance, power, and host workloads
• provide system architecture requirements to go-to-market teams
• use AI-assisted software and data-driven methods to improve SSD architectures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ssd systems architect

ssd architecture

nand flash

nvme

sata

sas

system performance

product development

ai-assisted engineering

folsom ca

annual salary $153,000–$351,000

micron technology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, income-protection benefits, paid family leave, paid time off, and paid holidays
• additional compensation may include bonuses and equity.

Why this role

Architecture work covers SSDs, storage protocols, NAND flash, and system-level performance, with AI-assisted engineering methods.

About the employer

Micron Technology, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. Sector: 33.