SSD Systems Architecture Intern

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Department Overview

The SSD Systems Architecture team defines the next generation of SSD products and storage technologies used in cloud, enterprise, AI, and data center applications. The team works where storage hardware, firmware, system architecture and product planning meet. It evaluates emerging technologies, develops product concepts and shapes Micron's long-term storage roadmap.

Position Overview

As an SSD Systems Architect Intern, you will work alongside architects and product planning teams to evaluate future SSD technologies, analyze system requirements and help define next-generation storage solutions. You will gain hands-on experience with storage architectures, performance analysis, product planning and AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and development of SSD product concepts, architectures and technology roadmaps.
• Perform modeling, analysis and benchmarking to assess performance, power, reliability and workload-driven design tradeoffs.
• Contribute to architecture specifications, technical documentation and product planning using AI-assisted tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with architects, design engineers, firmware teams and product organizations to assess feasibility and support new product development.
• Research emerging storage technologies, industry standards and market trends, and communicate results through technical presentations and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience through coursework, academic projects, research, internships or technical projects involving storage systems, computer architecture, embedded systems or firmware.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of computer architecture, storage systems, embedded systems, SSD technologies or firmware-based devices.
• Experience with Python, scripting, performance analysis, modeling or data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills, including experience using AI-enabled tools and LLMs for technical research, analysis and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SSD architecture, NAND flash technologies, storage protocols such as NVMe, SATA or SAS, and memory technologies.
• Experience with performance modeling, benchmarking, simulation, workload analysis or system architecture evaluation.
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows, storage software stacks or firmware development concepts.
• Experience applying AI-assisted engineering tools, generative AI platforms or automation workflows to improve technical productivity.
• Interest in product planning, storage architecture, intellectual property development, emerging technologies and industry standards.

Micron offers medical, dental and vision plans in all locations, income protection benefits, paid family leave, a paid time-off program and paid holidays. Details are in the Benefits Guide at micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other protected factor under applicable law.

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