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JR65473 SSD Firmware Architect

SSD Firmware Architect

Micron Technology is a leader in the semiconductor industry developing and manufacturing DRAM and NAND Flash products.  As part of the continued growth in non-volatile memory technologies, Micron continues to invest in the internal development of Solid State Drives (SSD).   As an SSD Firmware  Architect, you will work as an integral part of the architecture and product planning team to define storage systems for our customers.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Your new responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following areas:

Identify and define innovative product concepts and SSD FW architecturesProvide Product Leadership (more than just firmware) across all product areasIncluding understanding strategic architectural decisions affecting multiple programs and products both near term and futureMaximize reuse of existing TLC architecture, design, and codeMinimize QLC specific or complex MAG features where possible. Understanding feature and code leverage possibilitiesUnderstanding HW features and capabilities including hw assistDrive Product-wide coordination (scheduling, follow-up, feasibility assessments) across all areasUnderstanding and providing feedback regarding full system architecture including:Mag  and NAND features and limitations in respect to overall system architectureProvide guidance to the development team including aiding dev team and program management in scoping effort and work breakdownAccept, clarify, and provide guidance or feedback on product requirements or change requests including:Customer requirementsBusiness Unit requirementsFirmware Architecture requirementsPartner requirementsSystem requirementsCoordinate, collaborate, and provide guidance on matters of technical architecture and product requirements with  all stakeholders(Arch, FW, Validation, Program Management, Product Leads, Customers)Act as architecture representative for local siteFirst pass architecture questions handled locally (if applicable)Conduit for cross site architecture discussionsMaintain strong technical engineering relationships with customers, partner FW architects and key technologists to identify and define innovative memory productsWork with Micron technologists, design engineers and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation and feasibility demonstration of new product conceptsDevelop new product FW architecture specifications by POCGenerate new intellectual property and patentsEvangelize Micron’s new products, technologies, and capabilities; attend and represent Micron at appropriate industry consortia, technical organizations, and technical conferencesIdentify key industry technical trends and competitive landscapes; stay abreast of new advanced technology and architecture trends in the market

Experience:

Successful candidates for this position will have:

A minimum of 10 years of SSD Firmware Architecture, design, product, test, support, system, or applications engineering experienceSystems experience, including:SSD and or HDD architecture, design or analysis and/or troubleshootingFirmware-based storage devicesTechnical skills, including:Detailed knowledge of NAND flash, solid state drives, and/or hard disk drivesStorage protocols:  SATA/ATA, SAS and/or NVMeNAND interfaces:  ONFI, ToggleNAND management:  error detection and correctionStorage systems:  RAID systems, blades and workstationsDemonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsExcellent verbal and written communications skillsHighly organized, self-motivated and disciplined abilitiesAbility to work with other engineers across multiple disciplines, as well as customers of various positionsAbility to travel and be available for international travel

Education:

BSEE or equivalent required

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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