Intern - Enterprise SSD Architecture

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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.

### Department Overview

The SSD Systems Architecture team defines the next generation of SSD products and storage technologies that power cloud, enterprise, AI, and data center applications. Working at the intersection of storage hardware, firmware, system architecture, and product planning, the team 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 contribute to defining next-generation storage solutions. You will gain hands-on experience with storage architectures, performance analysis, product planning, and AI-enabled engineering workflows while helping shape products that address evolving customer and market needs.

### Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and development of innovative SSD product concepts, architectures, and technology roadmaps.
• Perform modeling, analysis, and benchmarking to evaluate performance, power, reliability, and workload-driven design tradeoffs.
• Contribute to architecture specifications, technical documentation, and product planning activities 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 while communicating 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 to support 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.
• Demonstrated interest in product planning, storage architecture, intellectual property development, emerging technologies, and industry standards.

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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