About the role#
As an SSD Systems Architect Intern, you will join the team responsible for defining next-generation SSD products. You will work at the intersection of storage hardware, firmware, and product planning to evaluate emerging technologies and help shape long-term storage roadmaps. This role provides hands-on experience with system architecture, performance analysis, and AI-enabled engineering workflows.
What you'll do#
- Support the evaluation and development of SSD product concepts 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 using AI-assisted tools.
- Collaborate with architects, design engineers, and firmware teams to assess feasibility and support new product development.
- Research emerging storage technologies, industry standards, and market trends.
- Communicate your findings through technical reports and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 0 to 2 years of experience through coursework, projects, research, or previous internships involving storage systems, computer architecture, embedded systems, or firmware.
- Proficiency with Python, scripting, performance analysis, or data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of computer architecture, SSD technologies, or firmware-based devices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using AI-enabled tools and LLMs for technical research, analysis, and documentation.
- Familiarity with storage protocols like NVMe, SATA, or SAS, and NAND flash technologies is a plus.
- Experience with performance modeling, simulation, or workload analysis is preferred.
- Familiarity with Linux, Windows, or storage software stacks.
Location & details#
- Location: Boise, Idaho, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Micron Technology
Micron Technology produces memory and storage solutions including DRAM, NAND, and NOR products. The company operates as a public organization with over 43,000 employees. Founded in 1978, it maintains its headquarters in Boise, Idaho. Micron serves various markets ranging from data centers to mobile devices.
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