Location
Longmont, CO
Compensation
$170k–$289k USD
Posted
1 weeks ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=27
Posted $289k · in the market band
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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.
The Data Center Workload Engineering (DCWE) team connects real data center workloads to Micron’s future memory and storage products. We work at the intersection of systems, data, and architecture, generating the insights that guide long‑term product decisions. We value diverse viewpoints, deep technical thinking, and curiosity about how large-scale systems actually run.
This role is central to how Micron shapes next-generation SSDs for hyperscale and AI-driven data centers. You will turn real workload data and system knowledge into models that influence product direction at the highest levels. It’s a hands-on, high-visibility position with direct impact and close collaboration across engineering, architecture, and business teams.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and operate a data center-scale logical model to evaluate future SSD product scenarios
Integrate workload data, telemetry, and benchmarks into performance, power, and cost projections
Model hyperscaler tradeoffs across compute, memory, storage, and interconnects to identify Micron differentiation
Analyze AI cloud architectures and quantify the impact of Micron component choices
Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to senior leadership
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of experience in hyperscale data centers or large cloud environments
Hands-on software development experience in Python, C/C++, or similar languages
Strong understanding of data center system architecture including compute, memory, storage, power, and interconnects
Experience translating complex technical analysis into executive-level recommendations
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical field
Experience building system- or data center-scale performance, power, or cost models using real data
Background in SSD or DRAM product engineering or performance analysis
Familiarity with simulators or system tools such as gem5, Simics, SST, QEMU, or PCIe subsystems
History of building internal tools adopted across teams or contributing publications or patents
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$170,000.00 - $289,000.00 a yearAdditional 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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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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