Micron Technology

Principal Memory Design Engineer, HBM

Micron Technology • $135K — $160K *
Richardson, TX 75080In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Coursework in CMOS Circuit Design, VLSI, and Analog Circuit Design with emphasis on device reliability.
  • Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso; experience with FINESIM, HSPICE, and VERILOG simulations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on technical contributions and innovation.
  • Expertise in DRAM subsystem architecture and design with cross-department leadership experience.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across multiple engineering functions to ensure quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Design digital, analog, and memory core circuits with CMOS logic from concept to final solution.
  • Utilize AI-Enabled tools for schematic editing and layout floorplan data collection.
  • Create and optimize floorplans for circuit placement and routing, considering power delivery and timing.
  • Conduct detailed circuit simulations, analyzing power, performance, and reliability aspects.
  • Validate designs through experiments and simulation correlations, adapting schematics as necessary.
  • Maintain comprehensive design documentation and contribute to best practices training.
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure quality manufacturing and product performance.
  • Prepare project status updates and lead design reviews to communicate key decisions and progress.

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in advanced memory design.
  • Opportunities for global collaboration across various engineering disciplines.
  • Involvement in innovative projects that shape future memory generations.
  • Growth potential in technical leadership and project management.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development.
Full Job Description
The Staff Design Engineer is responsible for designing, simulating, and optimizing DRAM circuits while supporting the development of digital and analog circuitry used in advanced memory products. This role collaborates globally across design, verification, product engineering, test, probe, process integration, assembly, and marketing to ensure manufacturable, high-quality, cost-optimized solutions. The position drives innovation in future memory generations and contributes to silicon-to-system development in a dynamic engineering environment.

Responsibilities
  • Design digital, analog, and memory core circuits using CMOS logic and transistors, implementing device specifications from concept to solution.
  • Utilize AI-Enabled tools to assist with schematic editing, data collection and layout floorplan.
  • Create optimized floorplans for circuit placement, routing, power delivery, sense margins, array timing, and die size, including layout leadership.
  • Conduct circuit simulations using FINESIM, HSPICE, and VERILOG; analyze power, performance, reliability, and parasitic impacts.
  • Validate builds through reticle experiments, tape-out revisions, and simulation-to-silicon correlation, identifying required schematic edits.
  • Prepare and maintain design documentation while contributing to best-known practices and departmental training.
  • Collaborate with global build, verification, product engineering, test, probe, process integration, assembly, and marketing teams to ensure manufacturability and quality.
  • Manage layout and develop resources, track project tasks, and serve as the point of contact for design, layout, verification, and test issues.
  • Prepare project status reports and lead design reviews to communicate progress and technical decisions.

Qualifications
  • Coursework in CMOS Circuit Design, VLSI, and Analog Circuit Design, with understanding of device reliability and circuit floor planning.
  • Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, and experience simulating with FINESIM, HSPICE, and VERILOG.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven significant technical contributions and a record of innovation.
  • Expertise in DRAM subsystem architecture, specification, operation, or design, including cross-department technical leadership experience.
  • Ability to proactively collaborate across multiple engineering organizations to optimize manufacturing quality, cost, reliability, and time-to-market.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities and a drive to discover new solutions.
  • Deep knowledge of industry-specific technologies and competitive trends.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 6 years of experience in DRAM design, product, or system.

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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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