Micron Technology

Design Lead (HBM/Advanced Memory Design)

Micron Technology • $160K — $190K *
Richardson, TX 75080In-Person
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Qualifications

  • BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 20+ years of semiconductor design experience.
  • Proven track record in leading complex IC development programs.
  • Deep understanding of digital/custom circuit design methodologies.
  • Experience with RTL design, timing closure, and physical implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of complex memory subsystems.
  • Own design planning, technical decision-making, and risk assessment.
  • Coordinate with various teams to ensure design quality and manufacturability.
  • Review microarchitecture documents and implementation plans.
  • Drive RTL, mixed-signal, and memory controller design activities.
  • Lead design reviews and resolve issues across organizations.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical leadership.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans tailored to family needs.
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Design Lead to lead the architecture, design, integration, and execution of next-generation HBM and advanced memory products. The successful candidate will drive multi-functional collaboration across Build, Verification, Layout, CAD, Product Engineering, and Technology Development teams to deliver high-quality silicon on aggressive schedules.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and execution of complex memory subsystems and top-level integration activities.
  • Own design planning, technical decision-making, risk assessment, and schedule execution.
  • Coordinate with architecture, verification, layout, DFT, and product engineering teams to ensure design quality and manufacturability.
  • Review design specifications, microarchitecture documents, and implementation plans.
  • Drive RTL, mixed-signal, memory controller, PHY, or custom circuit design activities depending on project needs.
  • Lead design reviews and drive issue resolution across organizations.
  • Mentor engineers with less experience and provide technical leadership to project teams.
  • Define and improve compose methodologies applying AI-enabled tools, automation, and protocols.
  • Support silicon bring-up, debug, characterization, and yield improvement activities.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to management and collaborators.

Required Qualifications
  • BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 20+ years of semiconductor design experience (adjust per internal leveling guidelines).
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex IC development programs.
  • Strong understanding of digital and/or custom circuit design methodologies.
  • Experience with:
    • RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
    • Timing closure and physical implementation concepts
    • Verification and debug flows
    • DFT and silicon validation
    • Power, performance, and area optimization
  • Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with DRAM, DDR, HBM, LPDDR, or advanced memory products.
  • Experience leading global multi-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of advanced process nodes and design-for-manufacturing concepts.
  • Experience with Synopsys and Cadence implementation flows.
  • Familiarity with package integration, 2.5D/3D stacking, TSV, and advanced packaging technologies.
  • Strong track record of successful product tape-outs.

Leadership Expectations
  • Technical ownership of major product work.
  • Lead without direct authority across multiple organizations.
  • Influence architecture and technology decisions.
  • Mentor and develop engineering talent.
  • Drive execution excellence and accountability.

Success Metrics
  • Delivery of build achievements on schedule.
  • Silicon quality and first-pass success.
  • Technical innovation and problem solving.
  • Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness.
  • Mentorship and team impact.


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.

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Join the vibrant team at Micron Technology, a leader in memory and storage solutions, and propel your career into the future of technology. At Micron, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and innovation, offering a range of job opportunities that encourage professional growth and leadership development.

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Learn more about Micron Technology
Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
NASDAQ
MU
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