Sr. Principal, System Architect Engineer - Pathfinding

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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.

Micron is hiring a Sr. Principal, System Architect - Pathfinding Engineer in the Compute and Networking Business Unit based in San Jose, CA; Boise, ID; or Folsom, CA! In this role, you will lead the definition of advanced data center memory solutions. Your role will focus on using your expertise in CPU, SOC, and GPU system design and architecture to shape innovative memory solutions for data center applications. This position requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to address emerging use cases and technological challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and analyze various AI applications and workloads in the data center market, focusing on their implementation over hardware configurations such as CPU, SOC, and GPU systems.
• Identify bottlenecks in current technologies through detailed system and software analysis, ensuring flawless performance.
• Define memory solution requirements for emerging data center needs, emphasizing system design, architecture, and integration of solutions.
• Collaborate with central engineering and R&D teams to identify, refine, and successfully implement advanced product concepts and solutions.
• Perform value proposition analysis and system benchmarking to ensure the success of the products.

Required Skills:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience crafting platforms or key components like CPU, SOC, GPU, or memory subsystems, optimizing performance.
• Strong understanding of interactions between components within a platform and the influence of workloads, compilers, and software stacks on performance, particularly memory bottlenecks.
• Experience in hardware/software co-design, including compilers, runtime systems, and firmware, to holistically address performance challenges.
• Demonstrated experience driving architectural innovations to address emerging challenges.
• Outstanding analytical skills and proficiency in performance benchmarking tools.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively across different teams and conveying technical concepts clearly to all collaborators.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience with AI/ML and HPC applications.
• Hands-on experience with compilers (e.g., LLVM, TVM, Triton) and software frameworks (e.g., CUDA, ROCm) to address memory access patterns and reduce latency.
• Proven experience developing or optimizing memory hierarchies and mitigating memory bottlenecks.
• Experience with new product introduction and technology commercialization processes.
• Experience with memory tiering, interface protocols, and associated IP.
• Successful collaboration in cross-functional teams such as R&D, software, and business teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead technical teams, encouraging innovation and excellence.

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

$158,000.00 - $345,500.00

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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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