Department Overview:DRAM Engineering (DRAM Memory) focuses on designing and developing Micron's industry leading dynamic random access memory products. The team drives process R&D, product design, and technology development for cutting edge DRAM nodes, including DDR5, LPDDR, HBM, and GDDR products that form the foundation of Micron's global revenue leadership. We work across architecture, engineering, and business teams to evaluate innovative memory solutions and influence product direction. If you're excited about solving complex challenges in DDR and emerging memory technologies, you'll find strong impact and collaboration here!
We are seeking an experienced Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) Design Engineer to join the DRAM System team. This role is at the center of memory innovation. You will analyze current and next-generation memory technologies, identify performance and design gaps, and guide teams on future memory direction. Your work will directly influence architecture, product strategy, and competitive positioning, making it both highly visible and technically rewarding.
This position is intended to be part of the Technical Leadership Program at Micron. This is a career path for individuals seeking to advance as technical leaders and industry innovators. TLP members are expected to influence, lead, and mentor others.
Location: Boise, ID or San Jose, CA
Responsibilities:- Analyze DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR, and emerging memory technologies across electrical, thermal, power, and performance dimensions
- Identify performance gaps and evaluate tradeoffs in cost, latency, bandwidth, and efficiency
- Partner with architecture and product teams to translate analysis into actionable design guidance
- Drive multi-functional alignment with firmware, validation, hardware, and business partners
- Deliver clear technical assessments and recommendations to guide future memory strategy
- Using Artificial Intelligence tools to build models to find design gaps and summarize all collected data for distribution and analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong understanding of DDR memory architecture including timing, signaling, and system behavior
- Experience analyzing memory systems at device and system levels
- Knowledge of high-speed I/O, electrical margins, and memory power and thermal characteristics
- Proven ability to evaluate tradeoffs and communicate data-driven recommendations
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with DDR4/5, LPDDR5/5X/5T, or advanced DRAM technologies
- Background in memory controller architecture, firmware, or training algorithms
- Familiarity with DRAM physical layout, packaging, and topology impacts
- Experience in benchmarking, competitive analysis, or product architecture strategy
- Exposure to memory modeling, workload analysis, or system-level simulation
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$208,000.00 - $416,000.00 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.
