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Senior System Design Engineer, Pathfinding

Micron Technology
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
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.

The Strategy & Pathfinding group within the Advanced Memory Systems Group focuses on compute architecture and algorithms, and works to bring needed compute capabilities into Micron products. We work with internal Micron teams, external partners, and customers to architect, evaluate, simulate, and design features 3-5 years ahead of integration into product.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ASIC Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ASIC architecture, synthesis, and logic design, as well as experience in writing block-level specifications. Additionally, familiarity with backend synthesis and physical design flow is essential. A good background in computer architecture and data processing algorithms is needed for the candidate to be successful.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize ASIC architecture and design, ensuring flawless execution.
  • Perform synthesis and logic design tasks to strictly meet project specifications.
  • Write detailed block-level specifications to guide development.
  • Collaborate on backend synthesis and physical design flow, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Validate proof of concept and investigate new architecture capabilities to determine their feasibility.
  • Successfully implement new architecture capabilities into product development, advancing our technology roadmap.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or BS with of 10 years of experience.
  • 8 years Proven proficiency in Verilog/System Verilog.
  • Scripting languages for automation with at least 5 years of proven experience ears experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Good understanding of computer system and processing architecture.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively share ideas and updates.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8 years’ experience with advanced ASIC design tools and methodologies.
  • 5 years of solid understanding of backend synthesis and physical design flows.
  • Familiarity with high-level synthesis (HLS) tools.
  • Proven track record in transitioning new architectures into successful products.

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

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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.

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