Non-Volatile Memory Design Architecture Lead

Micron Technology • San Jose, CA

2d • $176,000 - $322,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Design Architecture Lead in Non-Volatile-Engineering NAND Flash design team at Micron Technology, Inc., your role will cover both pathfinding as well as execution of innovative non-volatile memory designs! You will work with and support the efforts of functional teams to innovate and evaluate key multi-functional features and architecture to ensure best in class memory products in terms of die size, performance, reliability and power. In this role, you are expected to participate in definition of simulation plans, environment setup, pass/fail criteria, and coverage analysis. You will also work closely with design team members during all phases of design from concept to production. In addition, you will actively participate in the design and quality methodology improvements across the department. You will also be responsible for assisting product engineers in post-silicon design validation, root cause analysis, and providing solutions!

Requirements

• 15+ years of proven experience in non-volatile memory design
• BS, MS or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering (or related fields)
• Broad knowledge and experience in NAND Flash memory design is required
• Proven knowledge of various logic, analog, and mixed signal circuit’s functionality on full chip level
• Knowledge of circuit simulators such as XA, hspice and/or hsim/finesim, etc.
• An understanding of semiconductor reliability issues including CHC, NBTI, stress and snapback, as well as Electromigration (EM) and IR analysis
• An understanding of StarRC/Calibre parasitic extraction flow and capability to debug extraction issues

Nice To Haves

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to convey sophisticated technical concepts in verbal and written form
• Ability to lead multi-functional team in a project environment
• Ability to orchestrate AI tools adoption and deployment is highly desired
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help develop efficient workflow.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and architect innovative memory/storage solution for high performance and energy efficient systems
• Identify and innovate new concepts and features based on customer requirements
• Contributing to the development of new NAND Flash Memory by assisting with the overall design, layout, and optimization of Memory/Logic circuits
• Drive multi-functional team in key features evaluation and recommend decision on architecture
• Working with Marketing, Probe, Assembly, Test, Process Integration, and Product Engineering groups to ensure accurate manufacturability of product
• Supervising and manage the full chip verification activities including planning, tracking, and criteria setting
• Proactively solicit mentorship from Standards, CAD, modeling, and verification groups to ensure the design quality
• Driving innovation into the future Memory generation with dynamic work environment
• Keep abreast of new sophisticated technology and architecture trends in the market

Benefits

• choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• paid family leave
• robust paid time-off program
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree