Key ResponsibilitiesSystem-Level Architecture & Modeling- Lead architecture exploration of next-generation AI, HPC, cloud, and enterprise systems.
- Develop analytical and simulation models spanning:
- Memory hierarchy
- CXL memory expansion
- HBM systems
- GPU-attached memory
- Storage-memory convergence
- Rack-scale disaggregation
- AI infrastructure fabrics
- LLM Inference pipeline deployment
- Agentic AI
- Define performance, latency, bandwidth, power, and TCO models to guide future product strategy.
- Build rack-scale and cluster-scale simulation environments to evaluate emerging workloads and architectures.
Workload Characterization & Analysis- Analyze AI training, inference, cloud, database, enterprise, storage, and HPC workloads.
- Develop workload taxonomies and behavioral models that capture:
- Memory bandwidth demand
- Capacity requirements
- Data movement patterns
- LLM inference
- Interconnect utilization
- QoS behavior
- Translate customer and industry workloads into representative simulation models and benchmarks.
- Identify future memory and system bottlenecks and recommend architectural innovations.
Architecture Co-Optimization- Drive cross-stack optimization across:
- Applications
- Frameworks
- Operating systems
- Runtime software
- Memory subsystems
- Storage infrastructure
- Networking fabrics
- Quantify tradeoffs among performance, power, reliability, capacity, and cost.
- Influence future product definitions for DRAM, HBM, CXL, SSD, and emerging memory technologies.
Technical Leadership- Serve as a recognized technical authority across the organization.
- Influence architecture decisions across multiple business units.
- Define long-term modeling and simulation strategy.
- Mentor senior architects and engineers.
- Represent the company in standards bodies, ecosystem initiatives, academic collaborations, and industry conferences.
Required QualificationsEducation- PhD or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Experience- 15+ years of experience in system architecture, performance engineering, or infrastructure architecture!
- Proven experience developing large-scale performance models and simulation frameworks.
- Deep expertise in memory systems, storage systems, or AI infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to influence product direction through quantitative architectural analysis.
- Strong track record of patents, publications, or industry technical leadership.
Technical ExpertiseStrong background in several of the following areas:
- Computer architecture
- Memory hierarchy design
- DRAM, HBM, LPDDR
- CXL architecture
- SSD and storage architecture
- Rack-scale systems
- Distributed systems
- AI infrastructure
- Network fabrics
- GPU platforms
- Analytical performance modeling
- Queueing theory
- Monte-Carlo simulation
- Workload characterization
- Performance optimization
- Hardware/software co-design
Tools & MethodsExperience with:
- System simulators
- Performance modeling frameworks
- Python/C++ based modeling
- Statistical analysis
- Data analytics
- Benchmark development
- Performance telemetry
- Capacity planning
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$215,000.00 - $416,000.00 a year
Additional 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.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
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.
