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Systems Architect roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer and information systems category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through the DOL before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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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.
The DRAM Architecture team is responsible for defining the system‑level and silicon‑level architectures that enable Micron’s memory products. The team works across technology generations and product lines, collaborating with design, product, systems, and ecosystem partners to deliver scalable, reliable, and high‑performance memory solutions aligned with customer and market needs.
This role provides senior‑level architectural leadership to help shape Micron’s next‑generation DRAM products. As a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, you will influence memory architecture decisions across semiconductor chips, assembly methods, component units, and system interfaces, contributing to both near‑term product execution and long‑term technology direction. This role requires AI proficiency or AI‑enabled ways of working.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and evolve DRAM system architectures that address performance, capacity scaling, reliability (RAS), and observability requirements.
- Collaborate across functions to evaluate architectural trade‑offs spanning DRAM silicon, packaging, modules, boards, and system platforms.
- Influence host memory controller and platform architecture through technical engagement with CPU, GPU, and SoC partners.
- Contribute to RAS and telemetry feature definition, translating system‑level needs into implementable architectural concepts.
- Support exploration of emerging memory technologies and assess their impact on future product roadmaps.
- Engage with customers, product teams, and business partners to communicate architectural direction and support informed design decisions.
- Serve as a technical mentor and steward, supporting architectural consistency and collaboration across teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Extensive professional experience working with DRAM architecture, memory systems, or advanced semiconductor builds.
- Demonstrated experience translating system or customer requirements into architectural or silicon‑level solutions.
- Experience collaborating across multiple technical domains (e.g., silicon, packaging, systems, or platforms).
- AI/LLM/ML knowledge and use for productivity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
- Experience defining or influencing RAS, reliability, or telemetry features in production or pre‑production designs.
- Experience engaging directly with customers, ecosystem partners, or industry standards organizations (such as JEDEC).
- Demonstrated technical leadership across multiple projects or product generations.
- Familiarity with system‑level trade‑offs related to performance, power, signal integrity, thermals, or cost.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
- $216,000.00 - $430,000.00 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.
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.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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.
The DRAM Architecture team is responsible for defining the system‑level and silicon‑level architectures that enable Micron’s memory products. The team works across technology generations and product lines, collaborating with design, product, systems, and ecosystem partners to deliver scalable, reliable, and high‑performance memory solutions aligned with customer and market needs.
This role provides senior‑level architectural leadership to help shape Micron’s next‑generation DRAM products. As a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, you will influence memory architecture decisions across semiconductor chips, assembly methods, component units, and system interfaces, contributing to both near‑term product execution and long‑term technology direction. This role requires AI proficiency or AI‑enabled ways of working.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and evolve DRAM system architectures that address performance, capacity scaling, reliability (RAS), and observability requirements.
- Collaborate across functions to evaluate architectural trade‑offs spanning DRAM silicon, packaging, modules, boards, and system platforms.
- Influence host memory controller and platform architecture through technical engagement with CPU, GPU, and SoC partners.
- Contribute to RAS and telemetry feature definition, translating system‑level needs into implementable architectural concepts.
- Support exploration of emerging memory technologies and assess their impact on future product roadmaps.
- Engage with customers, product teams, and business partners to communicate architectural direction and support informed design decisions.
- Serve as a technical mentor and steward, supporting architectural consistency and collaboration across teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Extensive professional experience working with DRAM architecture, memory systems, or advanced semiconductor builds.
- Demonstrated experience translating system or customer requirements into architectural or silicon‑level solutions.
- Experience collaborating across multiple technical domains (e.g., silicon, packaging, systems, or platforms).
- AI/LLM/ML knowledge and use for productivity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
- Experience defining or influencing RAS, reliability, or telemetry features in production or pre‑production designs.
- Experience engaging directly with customers, ecosystem partners, or industry standards organizations (such as JEDEC).
- Demonstrated technical leadership across multiple projects or product generations.
- Familiarity with system‑level trade‑offs related to performance, power, signal integrity, thermals, or cost.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
- $216,000.00 - $430,000.00 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.
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.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Systems Architect
Align your credentials to SOC codes
Systems Architect roles are typically filed under SOC 15-1299 or 15-1211. Pull your target SOC code from O*NET and confirm your degree field matches before applying, because a mismatch between your credential and the SOC code is a common RFE trigger.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Systems Architect roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're only applying to employers who have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage certification step for this specific occupation.
Request a wage-level breakdown before signing
Ask your recruiter which DOL wage level the employer intends to certify on the LCA. Level I wages can invite USCIS scrutiny for senior architecture roles, so confirming Level II or III before the offer stage protects your petition.
Verify E-Verify enrollment for cap-exempt paths
If you're targeting a university or nonprofit research institution to access a cap-exempt H-1B slot, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview, since cap-exempt status requires it.
Build a specialty occupation documentation packet
Compile role descriptions from past employers that explicitly list degree requirements, not just preferred qualifications. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether a Systems Architect role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's field rather than accepting any degree.
Plan your filing timeline around the cap cycle
H-1B cap petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, with USCIS registration opening in March. If you miss registration, your earliest cap-subject start date shifts a full year, so align your job search to that calendar.
H-1B Visa Systems Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Systems Architect is classified under computer and information systems occupations, which USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Your employer will document this requirement in the H-1B petition, and your degree field must align with the specific role description submitted.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Systems Architect roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for Systems Architect and related computer systems roles. This lets you filter job listings to companies that have already gone through the prevailing-wage certification process, rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the hiring process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates my Systems Architect position?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a new H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. If you're within the same cap year, the new petition can be filed without re-entering the lottery.
Can my employer file my H-1B at a lower wage level for a Systems Architect title?
Technically yes, but DOL wage levels must reflect the actual complexity of your duties. Filing a senior Systems Architect role at a Level I or Level II wage invites USCIS scrutiny during adjudication, and the agency can issue an RFE or denial if the wage level is inconsistent with the job duties described in the petition. Always confirm the intended wage level before accepting an offer.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree qualify for an H-1B Systems Architect petition?
A three-year degree can qualify if USCIS determines it is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree in the required field. Your employer's attorney will typically obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator. For Systems Architect roles, the field of study matters as much as the degree level, so the evaluation must confirm equivalence in a directly related discipline.