The Principal HBM Design Architect will design, simulate, and optimize DRAM circuits for high-bandwidth memory products, collaborating across teams to ensure functionality and performance.
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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.
For more than 43 years, Micron Technology has delivered world-leading memory and semiconductor solutions. As an HBM Memory Design Engineer on the HBM Architecture Team, you will design, simulate, optimize, and floorplan advanced DRAM circuits for next-generation High Bandwidth Memory products. You will work across digital, analog, and mixed-signal domains to ensure functional correctness, performance, and power efficiency. Your role includes collaborating with globally distributed teams developing modern HBM solutions for AI and ML applications.
Responsibilities• Design, simulate, and optimize DRAM memory arrays, data paths, ECC, command/control logic, and high-speed interface circuits• Evaluate block-level and full-chip functionality and propose solutions to ensure functional correctness• Analyze timing, area, power, and complexity trade-offs in high-speed DRAM and mixed-signal designs• Perform pathfinding and feasibility studies for new architectures and future HBM products• Contribute to the design, layout, and optimization of memory, logic, and analog circuits• Support large-scale verification, debug, and silicon validation activities• Collaborate across multi-functional teams involved in TSV-based 3D stacking and vertical integration• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous improvement of design methodologies
Minimum Qualifications• BSEE with 7+ years or MSEE with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience• Strong knowledge of CMOS circuit design and semiconductor device physics• Experience with schematic entry and simulation using FineSim, HSPICE, or equivalent tools• Experience with power delivery and power network analysis• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Perl
Preferred Qualifications• Familiarity with DRAM or memory subsystem design• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills• Effective communication skills with a creative and forward-thinking approach
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 [email protected] 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.
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.
For more than 43 years, Micron Technology has delivered world-leading memory and semiconductor solutions. As an HBM Memory Design Engineer on the HBM Architecture Team, you will design, simulate, optimize, and floorplan advanced DRAM circuits for next-generation High Bandwidth Memory products. You will work across digital, analog, and mixed-signal domains to ensure functional correctness, performance, and power efficiency. Your role includes collaborating with globally distributed teams developing modern HBM solutions for AI and ML applications.
Responsibilities• Design, simulate, and optimize DRAM memory arrays, data paths, ECC, command/control logic, and high-speed interface circuits• Evaluate block-level and full-chip functionality and propose solutions to ensure functional correctness• Analyze timing, area, power, and complexity trade-offs in high-speed DRAM and mixed-signal designs• Perform pathfinding and feasibility studies for new architectures and future HBM products• Contribute to the design, layout, and optimization of memory, logic, and analog circuits• Support large-scale verification, debug, and silicon validation activities• Collaborate across multi-functional teams involved in TSV-based 3D stacking and vertical integration• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous improvement of design methodologies
Minimum Qualifications• BSEE with 7+ years or MSEE with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience• Strong knowledge of CMOS circuit design and semiconductor device physics• Experience with schematic entry and simulation using FineSim, HSPICE, or equivalent tools• Experience with power delivery and power network analysis• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Perl
Preferred Qualifications• Familiarity with DRAM or memory subsystem design• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills• Effective communication skills with a creative and forward-thinking approach
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
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 [email protected] 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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