Principal Engineer , Memory Design

Micron Technology, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Principal Engineer for Memory Design to contribute to DRAM memory array design, AI-augmented flows, and cross-functional collaboration across CAD/EDA teams.

The role emphasizes layout oversight, circuit verification, and driving innovations in future memory generations within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with 4–8 years of memory design experience.
• Strong fundamentals in CMOS circuit design, device physics and memory operation.
• Experience with SPICE-based simulation and parasitic extraction.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of new product opportunities by designing DRAM memory arrays, peripheral logic, and analog circuits.
• Leverage AI-based tools and automation to optimize schematics and exploration of design space.
• Define semicustom methodology for memory design.
• Collaborate with CAD/EDA and software teams to integrate AI-driven flows into simulation and design sign-off.
• Oversee layout process including floor-planning, placement, and routing.
• Perform circuit-level verification including timing, power and reliability analysis.

Skills

CMOS circuit design

Device physics

Memory operation

AI-assisted design flows

NAND memory design

Strong communication

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

SPICE-based simulation

Parasitic extraction tools

EDA tools

Job description

Principal Engineer , Memory Design

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new product opportunities by assisting with the overall design, layout, and optimization of DRAM Memory array/Peripheral Logic/Analog circuits
• Actively leverage AI-based tools, agentic workflows, and automation frameworks to:
  • Accelerate schematic optimization and design-space exploration
  • Assist in parasitic analysis, sensitivity studies, and corner coverage
  • Improve debug efficiency across simulation and silicon learning loops
• Define semicustom methodology for memory design
• Collaborate with CAD, EDA, and software teams to integrate AI-driven flows into simulation, verification, and design sign-off environments.
• Oversee and manage the layout process including floor-planning, placement, and routing
• Perform circuit-level verification including functional, timing, power and reliability analysis using industry standard and Micron-specific simulators and tools.
• Contribute to cross-group communication to work towards standardization and group success
• Drive innovation into the future memory generations and design methodology within a dynamic work environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with 4-8 years of experience in memory design.
• Strong fundamentals in CMOS circuit design, device physics and memory operation.
• Experience with SPICE-based simulation and parasitic extraction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Domain knowledge in DRAM design (DDR5, LPDDR5 or HBM or in any other memory related field)
• Exposure to or strong interest in AI/ML-assisted design flows, agentic AI or advanced automation in circuit design and verification.
• Domain knowledge in NAND memory design
• Experience on SoC / ASIC semicustom flow
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Design Engineer 5

Relocation level: (TBD)

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Benefits

• 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.
• 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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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