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Member of Technical Staff roles at U.S. technology companies qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Your employer files with the Department of Labor to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then petitions USCIS via Form I-140, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residence.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
Position Summary
The Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) for ITP (Innovation, Technology and Products) AI is one of the company's critical distinguished technical leadership positions — responsible for shaping the future of our ITP AI strategy, architecture, and solutions to accelerate technology innovation, silicon design, product development, and engineering execution across ITP. This role is central to Micron's mission to make AI foundational to transform and reinvent innovation, technology and product development workflows, amplifying its people, and unlocking durable competitive advantage.
The ITP AI DMTS serves as a recognized technical architect in Artificial Intelligence, providing visionary leadership and driving breakthrough innovations that create sustainable competitive advantage for Micron. This individual will shape the long-term AI technology roadmap for ITP, lead pioneering research and development efforts, and guide the application of AI across semiconductor technology, product development, engineering systems, and enterprise operations — directly advancing ITP's vision to redesign engineering from specification to qualification, enabling more design IDs, faster execution, and first-pass qualification with best-in-class quality.
As a DMTS, the individual will operate across organizational boundaries, influencing executive leaders, engineers, and product teams to accelerate AI adoption and deliver transformational business outcomes, including ITP's broader goal of significantly faster time-to-market. You will drive disciplined execution against objectives set each quarter, translating the ITP AI roadmap into measurable, quarter-over-quarter results, while identifying emerging technologies, establishing technical direction, mentoring future AI leaders, and representing Micron externally as a recognized thought leader in AI.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
AI Vision and Strategy:
- Shape and help drive the long-term AI vision and AI technology roadmap for ITP.
- Identify disruptive AI technologies, research advancements, and industry trends that can create differentiated value for Micron’s engineering teams.
- Advise executive ITP leadership on AI strategy, investments, technology risks, and emerging opportunities.
- Influence company-wide decisions regarding ITP AI architecture, platforms, governance, and innovation priorities.
Technical Innovation and Research Leadership:
- Lead breakthrough AI research initiatives spanning GenAI, agentic AI, machine learning, scientific AI, semiconductor-focused AI, and advanced reasoning systems.
- Deliver outcomes working alongside larger teams, towards meeting the AI roadmap for ITP.
- Champion the application of AI to engineering productivity, semiconductor design, product development, manufacturing, and business operations.
- Guide high-impact AI initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in velocity, quality, cost, and business outcomes.
- Partner across ITP organizations to align AI investments with strategic objectives.
- Influence technical standards, best practices, and AI platform adoption across the enterprise.
- Deliver outcomes on key projects working alongside cross-functional teams.
Technical Leadership and Influence:
- Drive disciplined execution against objectives set each quarter, translating the ITP AI roadmap into measurable, quarter-over-quarter results.
- Serve as the highest-level technical advisor to AI leaders and executives in our engineering organizations.
- Lead cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges requiring exceptional expertise and creativity.
- Mentor senior technical staff, principal engineers, architects, and engineers.
- Build and strengthen Micron's AI technical community and talent pipeline.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in advanced AI research, AI platform development, machine learning, semiconductor or related technical domains.
- Demonstrated record of industry-leading technical innovation and impact.
- Deep expertise in multiple AI disciplines, such as Generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning, deep learning, LLMs, AI infrastructure, scientific AI, reinforcement learning, and AI safety and governance.
- Significant experience leading large-scale, complex technical initiatives.
- Exceptional communication and executive influencing skills.
- Proven ability to drive technical outcomes across organizational boundaries without direct authority.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise in AI with a good record of publications, patents, open-source contributions, or industry recognition.
- Experience applying AI within semiconductor technology, EDA, manufacturing, product development, scientific computing, or high-performance computing environments.
- Demonstrated success creating and scaling enterprise AI platforms and capabilities.
- Experience leading AI transformation efforts within global organizations.
- History of mentoring senior technical talent and developing future technical leaders.
- Distinguished engineer experience, or equivalent technical leadership accomplishments.
COMPENSATION
- The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $255,000.00 - $447,000.00 a year.
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay 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.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
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.
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Document your specialized technical credentials early
Gather transcripts, degree evaluations, and performance records before you begin your job search. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications meet the job's requirements, so having credential documentation ready speeds up the labor certification filing.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Target companies with confirmed PERM filing history for Member of Technical Staff roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship records, so you can focus your applications on companies already willing to sponsor rather than guessing.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before salary negotiations
If your role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, ask about EB-2 eligibility specifically. EB-3 skilled worker is a valid path too, but the category affects prevailing wage levels and your priority date queue.
Verify the prevailing wage tier during the offer stage
Your employer's PERM filing must list a wage at or above DOL's prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels for your SOC code before accepting an offer so there are no surprises during labor certification.
Understand country-of-birth backlog implications upfront
If you were born in India or China, employment-based priority date backlogs can be significant. Ask your employer's immigration counsel about realistic I-485 timelines for your birth country before you commit, since H-1B visa status must stay valid throughout the wait.
Confirm your employer plans concurrent filing where possible
When your priority date is current at the time the I-140 is approved, your employer can file your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently, reducing overall processing time. Confirm this strategy with the sponsoring employer during the offer negotiation process.
Green Card Member of Technical Staff: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Member of Technical Staff role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work authorization period. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, before filing a Form I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. H-1B sponsorship skips the PERM step entirely and grants status for a fixed term. The PERM process typically takes longer upfront, but the outcome is permanent rather than renewable.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require for a Member of Technical Staff position?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conduct a recruitment test, posting the job publicly and demonstrating no qualified U.S. applicant was rejected without a lawful reason. The job requirements documented in the PERM application must match what you actually do in the role. Any inflation of requirements to fit your resume can invalidate the filing, so alignment between the job description and your credentials matters from the start.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Member of Technical Staff role?
Start with companies that have a documented history of filing PERM applications for technical staff positions. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship records, letting you identify active sponsors before you apply. Focusing your search on companies already running PERM processes for similar roles reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities where sponsorship is uncertain or the employer is unfamiliar with the process.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship is in progress?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 job portability lets you switch employers without restarting. If you move before that point, you generally need a new PERM and I-140. A previously approved I-140 may allow your priority date to carry over to a new employer's petition, but this requires coordination with the new employer's immigration counsel.
Does country of birth affect my green card timeline as a Member of Technical Staff?
Yes. Employment-based green cards have per-country numerical limits, and nationals born in India and China face substantial priority date backlogs due to historically high demand. Workers born in most other countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, typically wait far less time for their priority date to become current. Your birth country, not your citizenship, determines which priority date queue applies to your case.