Micron Technology

Principal Systems Software Engineer, SMS

Micron Technology • $130K — $160K *
Richardson, TX 75080In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, Master's degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in GPU programming and runtimes such as CUDA, SYCL, OpenCL, and PyTorch.
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python and shell scripting, specifically in a Linux environment.
  • Proven track record of developing software to showcase or enhance hardware capabilities.
  • In-depth understanding of heterogeneous compute architectures and debugging capabilities across multiple system layers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software and port applications to assess proof-of-concept hardware systems.
  • Collaborate with AI/ML specialists to analyze future workloads and identify opportunities related to memory and storage.
  • Define and implement analytical experiments to assess new system features and hardware behaviors.
  • Build and modify applications and libraries in languages like C, C++, and Python for advanced computing systems.
  • Utilize emulators to predict performance impacts before hardware is available.
  • Debug issues across the software stack, from application to hardware.
  • Leverage emerging AI tools to enhance development efficiency and productivity.
  • Communicate technical findings effectively to internal stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Work in a small, skilled engineering team fostering close collaboration.
  • Innovate at the intersection of AI and hardware technology.
  • Engage in projects that shape the future of memory and storage technologies.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and techniques in AI and software development.
Full Job Description
As a Systems Software Engineer in Micron's Storage and Memory Systems (SMS) group within TPG Pathfinding, you will design, develop, and demonstrate innovative system-level software that influences Micron's future memory and storage technologies. You will work in a small, highly skilled engineering team, collaborating closely with AI/ML specialists, hardware engineers, and system architects to evaluate emerging hardware concepts, quantify performance gains, and guide long-term product direction. This role requires versatility, strong system-level problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply hardware architecture knowledge across the full software stack.
Responsibilities
  • Develop software and port applications to demonstrate and measure the value of proof-of-concept hardware systems and features.
  • Collaborate with AI/ML experts, software engineers, hardware teams, and system architects to analyze future AI workloads and identify memory- and storage-related opportunities.
  • Define, configure, and complete analytical experiments to evaluate new system features and hardware behaviors.
  • Build and modify Linux applications and libraries using C, C++, Python, Rust, SYCL, and/or CUDA for advanced heterogeneous computing systems.
  • Develop and use emulators to predict system-level performance and functional impacts prior to hardware availability.
  • Debug system-level issues across application, kernel, OS configuration, libraries, and hardware boundaries.
  • Utilize emerging AI tools to accelerate development, analysis, and productivity.
  • Present technical findings, insights, and innovations to internal customers across Micron.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, Master's degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with GPU programming and runtimes (e.g., CUDA, SYCL, OpenCL, PyTorch) and familiarity with GPU memory hierarchies.
  • Strong development skills in C, C++, Python, and shell scripting, with Linux programming experience (multithreading, IPC, ioctl, gdb, /proc, /sysfs).
  • Experience developing software to enable or demonstrate hardware system capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of heterogeneous compute architectures (e.g., NUMA, caching, GPUs, PCIe, CXL, NVLink, UALink) and the ability to debug across system boundaries.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with emerging AI software stacks or frameworks.
  • Familiarity with DRAM, emerging memory technologies, NAND, and next-generation storage or filesystems.
  • Experience with emulation platforms (e.g., QEMU), hardware-software integration, or system bring-up in exploratory or pathfinding environments.

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Learn more about Micron Technology
Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
NASDAQ
MU
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