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JR108536 AI/ML Engineer/Architect

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.

• Research, evaluate, and prototype emerging AI/ML technologies and architectures to address engineering and operational challenges across SPG.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions that improve productivity, quality, automation, and decision-making.
• Lead proof-of-concept and rapid prototyping efforts to validate new AI capabilities and demonstrate business value.
• Architect and integrate AI-powered applications into production environments while ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop and implement best practices for AI development, deployment, monitoring, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI, Agentic AI, coding assistants, and intelligent automation tools across engineering organizations.
• Define and promote responsible AI standards, including model evaluation, compliance, security, transparency, and risk management.
• Partner with firmware, validation, product engineering, business operations, and software development teams to identify and prioritize high-impact AI opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership in selecting AI platforms, frameworks, and development tools.
• Present technical findings, architectural recommendations, and implementation strategies to stakeholders, engineering teams, and senior leadership.
• Mentor engineers and champion AI/ML best practices throughout the organization.
• Stay current on advancements in machine learning, large language models, agent frameworks, and AI-enabled software development methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2 - 5+ years of experience in software engineering, systems design, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience developing and deploying software solutions using Python or similar programming languages.
• Hands‑on experience with AI/ML technologies, including machine learning frameworks, Generative AI, or Large Language Models.
• Understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable application design principles.
• Experience evaluating and integrating third‑party technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and business functions.

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, systems architecture, research engineering, or advanced software development.
• Deep expertise with Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI systems, and Generative AI applications.
• Experience using and extending modern AI development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, AI agents, and autonomous development frameworks.
• Experience building enterprise AI platforms, AI copilots, or intelligent automation solutions.
• Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, model deployment pipelines, monitoring, and governance frameworks.
• Experience establishing responsible AI, AI governance, security, or compliance standards.
• Familiarity with semiconductor, storage, SSD, firmware, validation, or systems engineering environments.
• Experience applying AI to engineering productivity, software development, test automation, validation, or product lifecycle workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy and drive organizational adoption of emerging technologies.

Systems Design Engineer 2 - Systems Design Engineer 4

Relocation Level: TBD

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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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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.

For 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)