Staff/Principal DRAM Design Engineer

Micron • Boise, ID

12h

About The Position

Micron Technology is building the next generation of DRAM technology at the intersection of device physics and circuit design. The Staff/Principal DRAM Design Engineer will shape memory architectures and circuit innovations that affect product performance, power, and reliability. This is a hands-on design role, driving key decisions from concept through silicon validation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, manufacturable memory solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of circuit design experience or product engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals and debugging.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of CMOS behavior, timing, and performance optimization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with memory architectures, especially DRAM array design and sense amplifiers.
• Familiarity with DFT/DFM concepts and semiconductor test flows.
• Experience working with layout parasitics and advanced process nodes.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across teams.
• Interest or experience in applying AI tools to engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of DRAM circuits, including memory array, control logic, datapath, and test logic.
• Perform and analyze circuit simulations using tools such as SPICE and Verilog.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs affecting power, performance, and die size.
• Integrate layout parasitics into simulations and drive design for manufacturability.
• Define validation strategies, including test-chip development and silicon bring-up.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Income protection benefits in case of illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior