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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.
The Data Center Workload Engineering (DCWE) team sits at the intersection of real-world data and future innovation. We translate how modern data centers actually run into insights that shape next-generation memory and storage products. If you enjoy solving complex systems problems and learning from real customer environments, this is a team where your curiosity and perspective will make a visible impact.
This role is a hands-on systems architect position focused on building forward-looking models that guide Micron’s SSD strategy. You will use real workload data and deep system knowledge to simulate tradeoffs across large-scale cloud environments and influence product direction. The work is high-impact, highly visible, and ideal for someone who understands hyperscale infrastructure and wants to shape what comes next.
Responsibilities:
Design and evolve a data center-scale logical model to evaluate future SSD product scenarios
Integrate workload data, telemetry, and benchmarks into performance, power, and cost models
Model hyperscaler tradeoffs across compute, memory, storage, and interconnect to inform product strategy
Analyze AI infrastructure components including GPUs, DDR5, HBM, CXL, and NVMe storage systems
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and partner cross-functionally across architecture and engineering
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience
Experience working in hyperscale data centers or large cloud environments with understanding of infrastructure at scale
Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or similar for building modeling and analysis tools
Deep knowledge of data center architecture including compute, memory, storage, power, and interconnect systems
Experience communicating complex technical insights to executive stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Experience building system-level performance, power, or cost models using real-world data
Background in SSD or DRAM engineering, characterization, or performance analysis
Familiarity with simulators or platforms such as QEMU, gem5, Simics, PCIe, or memory subsystems
Track record of building internal tools or contributing to systems architecture or performance research
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
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