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Department Overview
The Storage and Memory Systems (SMS) Pathfinding team explores future memory and storage technologies that enable next-generation AI, high-performance computing, and data-centric systems. By studying emerging AI workloads, system architectures, and memory technologies, the team helps define innovations that shape the future of computing platforms and memory solutions.
Position Overview
As an intern in the Storage and Memory Systems (SMS) Pathfinding team, you will research emerging AI workloads, evaluate future memory and storage architectures, and analyze how evolving system requirements impact next-generation technologies. You will collaborate with architects, researchers, and engineers to model, benchmark, and assess innovative concepts that influence Micron's long-term memory and storage roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Research emerging AI models, workloads, and computing architectures to understand future memory and storage requirements.
- Analyze tradeoffs between performance, power, cost, bandwidth, capacity, latency, and scalability across AI systems.
- Develop models, simulations, benchmarks, and analytical tools to evaluate next-generation memory and storage concepts.
- Characterize AI workloads running on CPUs, GPUs, accelerators, and memory-centric computing platforms.
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to assess new technologies, communicate findings, and support proof-of-concept evaluations.
Minimum Qualifications
- 0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research projects, academic coursework, or technical projects in computer architecture, AI/ML, high-performance computing, or memory systems.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or high-performance computing concepts.
- Experience with Python and modern AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of memory systems, caching, memory hierarchies, DRAM technologies, and system performance bottlenecks.
- Experience with performance analysis, benchmarking, profiling, simulation, or system modeling methodologies.
- Familiarity with GPU computing, accelerators, heterogeneous computing systems, or AI infrastructure.
- Understanding of AI model architectures, training workflows, inference systems, and workload characterization techniques.
- Experience applying AI-enabled tools and technologies to research, software development, data analysis, or engineering productivity workflows.
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 .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Skills Required
- 0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research projects, academic coursework, or technical projects in computer architecture, AI/ML, high-performance computing, or memory systems
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or high-performance computing concepts
- Experience with Python and modern AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar technologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of memory systems, caching, memory hierarchies, DRAM technologies, and system performance bottlenecks
- Experience with performance analysis, benchmarking, profiling, simulation, or system modeling methodologies
- Familiarity with GPU computing, accelerators, heterogeneous computing systems, or AI infrastructure
- Understanding of AI model architectures, training workflows, inference systems, and workload characterization techniques
- Experience applying AI-enabled tools and technologies to research, software development, data analysis, or engineering productivity workflows
Micron Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is portrayed as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and access to on-site or near-site health centers at many locations. Feedback suggests employees regard the coverage as very good overall.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is considered strong, with company materials citing a 5% match and multiple contribution options. Feedback suggests this match is frequently highlighted as a standout benefit.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is accessible through a 15%‑discount ESPP, with RSUs offered in eligible roles. Feedback suggests these stock programs add meaningful value to total compensation.
Micron Technology Insights
What We Do
We are a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. For over 45 years, our company has been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.
Why Work With Us
Global opportunities, team member development, and career advancement—Micron invests in you and celebrates your skills, a growth mindset, and the tenacity to strive. At Micron, everyone innovates.
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