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Micron Technology, Inc. Senior | Principal, AI-optimized Memory Systems Architect in Folsom, California
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.
Our Opportunity Summary:
For more than 43 years, Micron Technology, Inc. has redefined innovation with the world’s most advanced memory and semiconductor technologies. We’re an international team of visionaries and scientists, developing groundbreaking technologies that are transforming how the world uses information to enrich life.
Interested in changing the landscape of artificial intelligence workloads? Come join the team building very high-performance memory systems for AI! In the Systems Pathfinding organization at Micron, we drive concepts across the stack, from applications to architectures and from concept to product. Interested in making a difference in the future of computing? This is your next opportunity!
As a Senior or Principal member in the AI-optimized Memory Systems Architecture team, you will contribute to the architecture of novel, tightly-coupled, high-performance memory systems, with a strong focus on performance, energy efficiency, and reliability. In joining our rapidly growing team of domain experts across platforms, systems architecture, component design, and advanced packaging, you will apply your deep knowledge of compute architecture, hardware architecture, and/or memory systems architecture to architect and optimize memory systems for AI.
Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies! Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment and groundbreaking technology and growing upon your imagination and creativity.
*This will be a hybrid role based out of either our Folsom, CA office.
*The Seniority level will be determined by a combination of education and experience.
Our expectations:
Architect novel, tightly coupled memory systems, optimized for AI workloads, with a focus on performance, energy efficiency, reliability, among other optimization points.
Explore memory systems and controller feature tradeoffs through performance modeling and simulation.
Create and maintain architecture documentation.
Develop architecture models and explore end-to-end systems tradeoffs.
What we're looking for:
Experience with memory systems: scheduling, reliability, media management algorithms, prefetching, virtual memory, caching, interconnects, etc.
Experience with high-performance memory devices and memory systems, like HBM.
Experience modeling sophisticated architectures in gem5 or other cycle-accurate architecture frameworks.
Ability to influence decisions through data-driven systems analysis.
Programming experience in a high-level language, like C/C++, Java, Python, etc.
What sets candidates apart:
Pathfinding experience with domain-specific architectures (NPUs, GPUs, or other accelerators).
Contributions to sophisticated system-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture efforts.
Experience with various memory interfaces (GDDR, HBM, LPDDR, etc.).
A Masters, PhD, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of proven experience.
(Disclaimer): While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics/skills listed above today, we are highly interested in a teammate who is motivated to grow in technical breadth and depth. Suppose you are open to learning while being a valued member of a team of world-class engineers. In that case, we are determined to help build upon your existing foundation, while rapidly growing your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and outstanding opportunity.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$156,000.00 - $330,000.00
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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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