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Member of Technical Staff jobs attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship because the role squarely meets the specialty occupation standard, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a directly related field. Employers file an I-129 petition with USCIS for initial three-year status, extendable to six years total.
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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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Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly relates to the Member of Technical Staff duties listed in the job description. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or applied mathematics gives you the clearest path through specialty occupation review.
Verify the prevailing wage tier early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. The LCA must certify that your offered salary meets at least the Level I wage for that area, and many MTS roles attract Level II or III.
Find sponsors with active LCA filing history
Target employers who have consistently certified LCAs for technical staff roles in your target city. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B LCA filing history by employer and location, so you can identify active sponsors before you apply.
Confirm a site-specific LCA for each worksite
If you're hired for a hybrid or multi-site arrangement, your employer needs a certified LCA for every worksite where you'll work more than 40 hours in a year. Raise this with the HR team during offer negotiation, before the I-129 petition is filed.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code documents the typical education and knowledge requirements for roles like yours. Having that profile match your degree field strengthens the employer's specialty occupation justification in the I-129 filing.
Track the H-1B cap selection timeline carefully
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, and missing the USCIS registration window means waiting a full year. Build your job search timeline so you have an offer before registration opens, giving your employer enough lead time to file without rushing.
H-1B Visa Member of Technical Staff: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Member of Technical Staff role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Member of Technical Staff roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or software engineering. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties in the job description genuinely require that degree-level knowledge, so the employer's LCA and I-129 must clearly articulate those technical requirements.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Member of Technical Staff positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this type of position. Reviewing LCA disclosure data also shows you which employers file consistently year over year rather than opportunistically.
How long does H-1B status last for a Member of Technical Staff job?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years. You can extend it for another three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are only available if you're on a qualifying path toward permanent residence, such as an approved I-140 immigrant petition with a priority date that is not yet current.
What happens to my H-1B status if I transfer to a different office location?
Each worksite where you work requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer moves you to a new office or project site not covered by the original LCA, they must file a new LCA for that location before you begin working there. This applies even to short-term assignments exceeding the short-term placement exception defined by DOL rules.
What degree fields best support an H-1B petition for a Member of Technical Staff role?
Computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, and applied mathematics are the degree fields most consistently accepted by USCIS for Member of Technical Staff positions. The key is that the degree field must directly relate to the specific technical duties in your role. You can reference the O*NET profile for your SOC code to confirm the standard educational background associated with these positions.