Principal Engineer - Memory Circuit Design Verification

Micron Technology, Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Hyderabad is seeking a highly experienced Design Verification Engineer with 12+ years of expertise in DDR memory verification. In this role, you will define verification architecture, develop robust plans, and implement UVM-based testbenches. You will also leverage AI/ML tools to enhance verification efficiency and mentor verification engineers.

A Bachelor’s/Master’s or PhD in a related field is required. The role demands collaboration with cross-functional teams and a proactive mindset towards innovation and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Design Verification, preferably with DDR memory.
• Expert-level proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Hands-on experience with simulation and regression management.

Responsibilities

• Define verification architecture and methodology for DDR designs.
• Develop verification plans and coverage strategies.
• Collaborate with build teams to ensure verification quality.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Verification methodologies

Python

TCL

Perl

AI/ML concepts

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 12+ years in Design Verification (experience with DDR/GDDR/DDR memory Verification is preferred)
• Define and drive verification architecture and methodology for next generation DDR designs.
• Develop verification plans, coverage strategies, and sign-off criteria.
• Architect and implement UVM-based testbenches and reusable verification components.
• Collaborate strictly with build teams to ensure verification completeness and quality.
• Mentor and guide verification engineers on guidelines and advanced methodologies.
• Evaluate and integrate AMS Co-Simulation techniques for mixed-signal IP verification.
• Work closely with EDA vendors to adopt the latest tools and flows.
• Leverage AI/ML tools to improve verification efficiency and debug turnaround time.
• Develop or utilize AI-assisted regression analysis tools for failure classification.

Apply data-driven techniques to identify patterns in verification failures and silicon risks.

• Contribute to automation initiatives such as intelligent test generation, predictive coverage gap analysis, AI-driven waveform/debug analytics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and advanced verification methodologies.
• Familiarity with AMS Co-Simulation and mixed-signal verification flows (preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with simulation, coverage analysis, and regression management.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead verification teams and influence technical direction.
• Exposure to Python/TCL/Perl scripting for automation.
• Effective cross‑team communication.
• Ownership mindset and ability to drive closure independently.
• Interest in innovation and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts such as supervised learning, clustering, anomaly detection.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted EDA tools or internal AI platforms.
• Understanding of applying AI for verification optimization / bug prediction.

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s or PhD degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.