Micron Technology
Sr. Director Storage Solutions Architecture
Micron Technology, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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Sr. Director Storage Solutions Architecture
Joining the world's most trusted SSD provider
Micron's Storage Business Unit (SBU) leads Micron's world-class portfolio of NAND-based solutions for compute-related applications including the definition, marketing, design in, delivery, and P&L for our NAND component and SSDs in PCs, Servers and Storage markets.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Director of Storage Solutions Architecture is an integral member of the SBU leadership team as a staff member of the General Manager. This role is like being CTO of the business unit, as you will be responsible for envisioning the future of our technology internally and externally. In this role you will lead a highly technical team of professionals who develop deep technical engagements with customers and partners, identify key future technology trends, drive standardization objectives, evaluate system-level benefits and behaviors and the dependence of storage on them, 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:
PortfolioOwn the medium to long-term technology vision for our SSD and NAND RoadmapDefine features to optimize and differentiate products, particularly in AI/ML, Database, and Storage applications.Collaborate with various engineering and operations teams to drive holistic new business opportunities.Perform analysis of potential market opportunities, including potential M&A opportunities to provide a basis for investment.Be a resource for advanced technology, architectural, and system trends in the industry.Market Leadership
Lead Micron's Storage and NAND Standardization StrategyDrive Quarterly Technology Reviews (QTRs) with Customers and Key Ecosystem PartnersLead the activities and vision of our Datacenter Workload Engineering teamLead ecosystem technology engagements to drive innovations to marketArchitect, plan, simulate and guide prototyping of systems or new features in support of SBU long term storage solution roadmap requirementsIndustry Leadership
Represent Micron in leadership positions at industry organizations and standards bodiesPresent publicly on Micron's behalfRepresent Micron as a Board Observer in strategic investmentsAssist the business team and corporate development team in the evaluation of emerging technologies and new entrantsProvide a vision for crafting innovative and differentiated leadership productsCompetitive Landscape
Understand the competitive landscape by assisting with the identification of competitive and alternative offerings in the market by assessing strengths and weaknessesOversee performance and competitive analysis with other Micron Engineering teams to drive competitive SBU roadmap and MRD developmentProvide inputs to the strategy for winning against the competitionPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated educational or professional experience to qualify for a senior technology leadership position - typically this will include a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science, an MBA is a plus, and demonstrated successful industry leadership experience is a mustTechnical Leadership experience delivering solid state storage products to marketExperience in strategic planning, architecture, and system engineering in a storage device and storage solutionsUnderstanding how memory and storage products impact system performance for a range of workloadsDetailed knowledge of PCIe and NVMe interfacesDetailed knowledge of NAND flash and solid state drivesWorking knowledge of storage device security protocolsWorking knowledge of enterprise workload profiles and performance validation techniquesWorking knowledge of enterprise storage/networking architecturesWorking knowledge of AI/ML infrastructureWorking knowledge of cloud, storage, and compute software stacks such as Linux, Windows, VMWare, Kubernetes, OpenStackDemonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to travel domestically and internationallyLEADERSHIP SKILLS
Thought leadership:
Generate innovative ideas and share insights and opinions with customers, business, R&D, and technology teams at Micron to inspire, influence, and drive tech innovation.Visionary Thinking and Innovation : Envision the future of technology for the SSD and NAND Roadmap. Drive innovation within the tech team to keep the company at the forefront of technological advancements.Talent Development : Recruit and develop existing talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning to build a high-performing tech organization that contributes to a competitive advantage through technology innovation.Collaboration and Networking:
Establish strategic partnerships and networks with customers and the Technology Product team within Micron to drive collective progress.Communication Skills:
Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.LOCATION
:
San Jose or Folsom, CA; Boise, ID, Austin, TX
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$209,000.00 - $393,000.00
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.
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.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your
right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
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.
Sr. Director Storage Solutions Architecture
Joining the world's most trusted SSD provider
Micron's Storage Business Unit (SBU) leads Micron's world-class portfolio of NAND-based solutions for compute-related applications including the definition, marketing, design in, delivery, and P&L for our NAND component and SSDs in PCs, Servers and Storage markets.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Director of Storage Solutions Architecture is an integral member of the SBU leadership team as a staff member of the General Manager. This role is like being CTO of the business unit, as you will be responsible for envisioning the future of our technology internally and externally. In this role you will lead a highly technical team of professionals who develop deep technical engagements with customers and partners, identify key future technology trends, drive standardization objectives, evaluate system-level benefits and behaviors and the dependence of storage on them, 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:
PortfolioOwn the medium to long-term technology vision for our SSD and NAND RoadmapDefine features to optimize and differentiate products, particularly in AI/ML, Database, and Storage applications.Collaborate with various engineering and operations teams to drive holistic new business opportunities.Perform analysis of potential market opportunities, including potential M&A opportunities to provide a basis for investment.Be a resource for advanced technology, architectural, and system trends in the industry.Market Leadership
Lead Micron's Storage and NAND Standardization StrategyDrive Quarterly Technology Reviews (QTRs) with Customers and Key Ecosystem PartnersLead the activities and vision of our Datacenter Workload Engineering teamLead ecosystem technology engagements to drive innovations to marketArchitect, plan, simulate and guide prototyping of systems or new features in support of SBU long term storage solution roadmap requirementsIndustry Leadership
Represent Micron in leadership positions at industry organizations and standards bodiesPresent publicly on Micron's behalfRepresent Micron as a Board Observer in strategic investmentsAssist the business team and corporate development team in the evaluation of emerging technologies and new entrantsProvide a vision for crafting innovative and differentiated leadership productsCompetitive Landscape
Understand the competitive landscape by assisting with the identification of competitive and alternative offerings in the market by assessing strengths and weaknessesOversee performance and competitive analysis with other Micron Engineering teams to drive competitive SBU roadmap and MRD developmentProvide inputs to the strategy for winning against the competitionPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated educational or professional experience to qualify for a senior technology leadership position - typically this will include a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science, an MBA is a plus, and demonstrated successful industry leadership experience is a mustTechnical Leadership experience delivering solid state storage products to marketExperience in strategic planning, architecture, and system engineering in a storage device and storage solutionsUnderstanding how memory and storage products impact system performance for a range of workloadsDetailed knowledge of PCIe and NVMe interfacesDetailed knowledge of NAND flash and solid state drivesWorking knowledge of storage device security protocolsWorking knowledge of enterprise workload profiles and performance validation techniquesWorking knowledge of enterprise storage/networking architecturesWorking knowledge of AI/ML infrastructureWorking knowledge of cloud, storage, and compute software stacks such as Linux, Windows, VMWare, Kubernetes, OpenStackDemonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to travel domestically and internationallyLEADERSHIP SKILLS
Thought leadership:
Generate innovative ideas and share insights and opinions with customers, business, R&D, and technology teams at Micron to inspire, influence, and drive tech innovation.Visionary Thinking and Innovation : Envision the future of technology for the SSD and NAND Roadmap. Drive innovation within the tech team to keep the company at the forefront of technological advancements.Talent Development : Recruit and develop existing talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning to build a high-performing tech organization that contributes to a competitive advantage through technology innovation.Collaboration and Networking:
Establish strategic partnerships and networks with customers and the Technology Product team within Micron to drive collective progress.Communication Skills:
Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.LOCATION
:
San Jose or Folsom, CA; Boise, ID, Austin, TX
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$209,000.00 - $393,000.00
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.
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.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your
right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.