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Principal Memory Design Engineer, DRAM

Micron Technology
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
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.

We develop the core technologies that power Micron’s memory products, from advanced silicon to system-level solutions. Our team works at the intersection of circuit design, manufacturing, and product innovation, shaping the next generation of memory technologies used around the world.

As a Design Engineer, you play a critical role in turning ideas into reliable, manufacturable products. You will design and validate memory, logic, and analog circuits while working closely with global design, verification, and manufacturing teams. This role offers hands-on technical depth, broad exposure, and the opportunity to influence future memory generations!

Responsibilities

  • Design, optimize, and analyze memory, logic, and analog circuits for new products
  • Lead layout activities including floor-planning, placement, routing, and tape-out support
  • Perform modeling, simulation, and verification using industry-standard tools
  • Collaborate with Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly, and Marketing to ensure manufacturability
  • Drive design improvements through cross-team communication and standards alignment

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 6 years of demonstrated ability in DRAM design, product, or system development
  • Coursework or hands-on experience in CMOS circuit design, VLSI, and digital circuit design
  • Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and physical layout concepts
  • Simulation experience using FINESIM, HSPICE, and Verilog

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of device reliability and parasitic modeling
  • Experience with reticle experiments and tape-out revisions
  • Expertise in DRAM sub-system architecture, specification, operation, or design
  • Self-motivated problem solver with strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Awareness of industry trends and emerging memory technologies

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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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

For 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.

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