Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer Architect

Posted on 8/19/2025

Micron Technology

Micron Technology

10,001+ employees

Memory and storage semiconductor manufacturer

Compensation Overview

$155k - $324.5k/yr

+ Discretionary bonuses + Equity

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (3)
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Required Skills
Bash
Python
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Software, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of experience in architecting system-level software solutions.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python, with experience in both Windows and Linux development.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to navigate and thrive in a dynamic environment.
  • Proven track record to architect full system software solutions, including inter-process communication protocols and containerized development.
Responsibilities
  • Craft and develop new equipment while collaborating with cross-discipline teams, ensuring flawless integration.
  • Write and modify code in C, C++, Bash, and Python, working on both bare metal and Linux environments.
  • Partner with New Product Introduction, Field Service, and Operations teams to manufacture and support innovative equipment.
  • Lead efforts to innovate and implement outstanding solutions, including modifications to Linux kernels and device drivers.
  • Provide technical mentorship and supervision to the team, encouraging a collaborative and productive work environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Over 8 years of experience in software system development.
  • Experience with Linux Kernel and Driver development.
  • Familiarity with PCIe and mass storage devices, such as SSDs.
  • Supervisory experience and the ability to lead cross-discipline design teams.
  • Expertise in system manufacturing (software + hardware), Linux, GNU toolchain, and CI/CD pipelines.

Micron Technology designs and manufactures memory and storage products, including DRAM, NAND, and NOR flash. These products power devices across computing, networking, automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. The company sells to OEMs, distributors, and end users worldwide and funds ongoing research and development to meet evolving needs. Micron aims to provide scalable memory solutions and maintain an inclusive, growth‑oriented workplace for its employees.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boise, Idaho

Founded

1978

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • HBM4 36GB 12H enters volume shipments in Q1 2026 with full 2026 sold out.
  • Fiscal Q3 2026 revenue guides to $33.5 billion with 81% margins.
  • Acquired Powerchip’s P5 site on March 15, 2026, expanding Taichung campus.

What critics are saying

  • SK Hynix launches 12-layer HBM4E in Q3 2026, capturing 60% Nvidia Blackwell Ultra.
  • US-China controls force Xi’an facility relocation, costing $2B+ in 12 months.
  • Taiwan earthquake halts Taichung fab’s 30% DRAM output for 4-6 months.

What makes Micron Technology unique

  • Micron ships 245TB Micron 6600 ION SSD using G9 QLC NAND.
  • Micron samples 256GB DDR5 RDIMM on 1-gamma DRAM for AI servers.
  • Micron produces SOCAMM2 192GB for NVIDIA Vera Rubin platforms.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 10th, 2026
Micron stock surges 230% since 2025 on AI demand and record $23.86B quarterly revenue

Micron Technology, a global leader in memory and storage solutions, saw its stock rise following ceasefire news, though shares remain 13% below their mid-March peak of $471. The company has surged over 230% since late 2025, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 Information Technology Index. Micron recently announced its exit from the consumer-facing Crucial brand to focus on high-growth AI infrastructure, including High Bandwidth Memory and low-power server modules for large language models. The company reported record second-quarter revenue of $23.86 billion, up 196% year-over-year, beating analyst expectations of $19.19 billion. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share reached $12.20, surpassing the $8.79 consensus. The semiconductor company's performance is driven by rising memory prices and strong demand from the AI sector.

Gulf & Main Magazine
Apr 8th, 2026
SiMa.ai secures strategic investment from Micron to scale power-efficient physical AI solutions

SiMa.ai, a physical AI company, has secured a strategic investment from Micron Technology to scale production of high-performance, power-efficient AI solutions for edge applications. The investment strengthens collaboration between the companies on integrated compute and memory architectures for robotics, autonomous systems and industrial automation. SiMa.ai's Modalix MLSoC platform integrates Micron's LPDDR5X memory to deliver superior bandwidth efficiency and power optimisation. The company offers system-on-modules featuring Micron memory that fit into existing platforms for robotics, industrial automation and autonomous vehicles. The investment expands SiMa.ai's technology partnership ecosystem, which includes Arm, Synopsys, TSMC and Wind River. San Jose-based SiMa.ai focuses on scaling physical AI across multiple sectors including automotive, aerospace and healthcare.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 8th, 2026
Wall Street sees Palantir and Micron AI stocks soaring 35% and 50% despite recent dips

Palantir Technologies and Micron Technology have seen significant upward revisions to earnings estimates, creating a buying opportunity according to Wall Street analysts. Palantir's median target price of $200 per share implies 35% upside, whilst Micron's target of $550 suggests 50% potential gains. Palantir develops data integration and analytics platforms, particularly for government agencies, with its AI platform AIP distinguishing itself through a decision-making framework called an ontology. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue growth of 70% to $1.4 billion and achieved a record Rule of 40 score of 127%. Despite trading at 197 times adjusted earnings, analysts have raised current-year earnings forecasts by 30% to $1.31 per diluted share, implying 75% growth. The stock is down 28% from its high.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 8th, 2026
Micron stock drop overdone: Nvidia's AI chips still require HBM despite Google's TurboQuant

Micron Technology shares plunged in late March after Alphabet unveiled TurboQuant, software that compresses memory footprints in large language models during inference. The sell-off stemmed from concerns about Micron's relationship with Nvidia, as its high-bandwidth memory solutions power Nvidia's graphics processing units. However, the panic-selling appears premature. TurboQuant reduces working memory requirements during operation but doesn't shrink AI models themselves. Nvidia's GPUs remain dependent on external memory systems, including Micron's stacked dynamic random-access memory layers, for seamless data transfer between parameters and compute networks. Whilst TurboQuant minimises storage space whilst preserving model accuracy, it doesn't eliminate the need for rapid data transfer capabilities that Micron's chips provide. Nvidia's AI ecosystem continues to require massive amounts of specialised memory to process the terabytes needed for today's models.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 6th, 2026
Micron's revenue triples to $23.9B on mid-110% DRAM price surge, but growth faces sustainability concerns

Micron Technology's shares have more than quadrupled over the past year, but the growth story relies heavily on soaring prices rather than volume. In its latest quarter ending 26 February, revenue reached $23.9 billion, triple the prior year's $8.1 billion, whilst net income of $13.8 billion was nearly nine times higher. However, the revenue surge was primarily price-driven. DRAM revenue rose 207%, with average selling prices up mid-110% whilst shipments increased only mid-40%. NAND products showed similar patterns, with sales up 169% as prices more than doubled. The sustainability of this growth faces challenges as Micron will soon compare against these inflated figures. If supply catches up with demand and prices decline, growth could turn negative. Despite trading at only six times estimated future earnings, the stock has pulled back over 20% from its 52-week high.

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