Director SSD Hardware Engineering

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of SSD Hardware Engineering to lead our team in the design, development, and delivery of ground breaking solid-state drive (SSD) hardware solutions. You will play a meaningful role in driving innovation, ensuring high-quality product development, and leading a team of versatile engineers. Your expertise and leadership will be essential in crafting our SSD hardware strategy and driving the success of our organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the SSD hardware engineering team.

2. Define and implement the overall SSD hardware development roadmap, considering industry trends, customer requirements, and technological advancements.

3. Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams, including software engineering, product management, and operations, to ensure alignment and successful product delivery.

4. Lead and mentor a team of engineers, encouraging a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

5. Drive the development of new SSD hardware designs, architectures, and features to meet performance, capacity, reliability, and cost targets.

6. Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and trade-off analyses to guide hardware design decisions.

7. Lead all aspects of the design verification, validation, and testing activities to ensure product reliability and alignment to industry standards.

8. Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and vendors to tap into their expertise and optimize hardware development processes.

9. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and competitive landscape related to SSD hardware engineering.

10. Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgetary considerations to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.

2. Extensive experience in SSD hardware engineering, including the design, development, and validation of SSD products.

3. Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams, encouraging collaboration, and delivering high-quality products.

4. Solid understanding of SSD architectures, NAND flash memory, PCIe interfaces, controllers, and related technologies.

5. Experience with FPGA and ASIC design methodologies, system-level design, and integration.

6. Familiarity with industry standards and protocols such as NVMe, SATA, and PCIe.

7. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

8. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and prioritise effectively.

9. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present sophisticated technical information to both technical and non-technical customers.

Joining our organization as the Director of SSD Hardware Engineering presents an outstanding chance to define a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry. If you are passionate about driving innovation, leading versatile teams, and delivering innovative SSD hardware solutions, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic and collaborative team.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$165,000.00 - $332,000.00

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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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