Data Center Memory and Storage Solutions Architect

Micron Technology • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. 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. The Core Datacenter Solution Architect is an integral member of the CDBU. In this role you will collaborate with a highly technical team of experts to develop deep technical engagements with customers and partners, identify key future technology trends and set technical strategies for product roadmaps in a fast-paced, agile environment, closely partnered with business, R&D, and technology teams in Micron! Key Responsibilities Portfolio Strategy Develop and own a holistic long‑term memory and storage strategy that aligns Micron’s strengths with evolving customer needs. Lead internal and external industry research and pathfinding to identify future technology directions. Collaborate with CMBU and engineering teams to define memory product features that support the long‑term roadmap. Partner with engineering, operations, and BU teams to identify and drive new business opportunities in storage and memory systems. Market Leadership Lead CDBU’s technical enablement strategy to accelerate adoption of next‑generation memory and storage technologies. Establish and maintain strong technical partnerships with customers and ecosystem players, advancing Micron’s long-term memory and storage vision. Actively contribute to Quarterly Technical Reviews, including content development, technical presentations, and follow‑through on action items. Engage with ecosystem partners to drive joint innovations and deliver differentiated “better together” solutions. Architect, plan, simulate, and guide system‑level prototypes and new feature explorations supporting CDBU’s roadmap. Industry Leadership Represent Micron in leadership roles across industry organizations, consortia, and standards bodies. Present publicly on Micron’s behalf, contributing to thought leadership and elevating the company’s technical brand. Support corporate development and business teams in evaluating emerging technologies, startups, and new market entrants. Provide a visionary approach that builds differentiated, category‑leading products. Competitive Landscape Analyze competitive and alternative market offerings through direct ecosystem engagement. Supply technology and product teams with strategic insights to build advantaged products and win key markets.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in memory, storage, or datacenter technology development, including delivering complex solutions to market.
• 5+ years of leadership experience running multi-functional technical programs with measurable outcomes.
• Proven expertise in memory systems architecture or enterprise SSD, demonstrated through delivery of 2+ major products or technology programs.
• Experience representing strategy externally, including 5+ public presentations, standards engagements, or industry forums.
• Demonstrated success in managing customer/partner engagements with 3+ strategic accounts or technology partners.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong technical leadership track record delivering datacenter‑class products.
• In‑depth knowledge of memory systems, enterprise SSD architectures, and emerging storage technologies.
• Proficiency navigating complex programs with diverse sets of team members across engineering, product, and customer organizations.
• Working knowledge of enterprise storage, networking architectures, and hyperscale deployments.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to effectively articulate strategy, engage customers, and build trust at multiple organizational levels.
• Inspire innovation through strategic insights shared with customers, product teams, R&D, and technology groups.
• Imagine and articulate the future of SSD, NAND, and DRAM technology; drive innovation that keeps Micron ahead of competitors.
• Build influential partnerships with customers, internal teams, and ecosystem players to accelerate progress.
• Translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non‑technical audiences with clarity and impact.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of experience in storage, memory, or hyperscale systems, including 3+ years in senior technical leadership or pathfinding roles.
• Hands‑on experience architecting or evaluating multiple end‑to‑end system prototypes, including simulation or modeling.
• Demonstrated industry influence, such as leading 1+ standards bodies or catalyzing 2+ ecosystem technology initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering 3–5 competitive analyses or market comparison studies.
• Experience coordinating global teams and supporting international engagements and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a holistic long‑term memory and storage strategy that aligns Micron’s strengths with evolving customer needs.
• Lead internal and external industry research and pathfinding to identify future technology directions.
• Collaborate with CMBU and engineering teams to define memory product features that support the long‑term roadmap.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and BU teams to identify and drive new business opportunities in storage and memory systems.
• Lead CDBU’s technical enablement strategy to accelerate adoption of next‑generation memory and storage technologies.
• Establish and maintain strong technical partnerships with customers and ecosystem players, advancing Micron’s long-term memory and storage vision.
• Actively contribute to Quarterly Technical Reviews, including content development, technical presentations, and follow‑through on action items.
• Engage with ecosystem partners to drive joint innovations and deliver differentiated “better together” solutions.
• Architect, plan, simulate, and guide system‑level prototypes and new feature explorations supporting CDBU’s roadmap.
• Represent Micron in leadership roles across industry organizations, consortia, and standards bodies.
• Present publicly on Micron’s behalf, contributing to thought leadership and elevating the company’s technical brand.
• Support corporate development and business teams in evaluating emerging technologies, startups, and new market entrants.
• Provide a visionary approach that builds differentiated, category‑leading products.
• Analyze competitive and alternative market offerings through direct ecosystem engagement.
• Supply technology and product teams with strategic insights to build advantaged products and win key markets.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• paid family leave
• a robust paid time-off program
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees