ASIC Gen-AI Data Scientist

Socket.dev; Minnesota; On-site; USD 145,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a senior AI/ML engineer to drive GenAI-enabled ASIC engineering workflows, including data extraction, model development, and deployment across cloud environments. You will collaborate with System Architecture, Logic Design, and Data Science teams to scale AI-driven insights that improve quality, cost, and cycle time.

The role emphasizes production-grade AI systems, RAG-based pipelines, and end-to-end analytics, with a focus on reliability and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 10+ years or Master’s with 8+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, AI or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI applications in semiconductors, electronics, or other engineering industries.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with modern AI coding tools / agentic coding harnesses, such as Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, or similar tools.
• Practical experience in developing and implementing AI/ML systems involving LLMs, including RAG, agentic workflows, and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• GenAI System Development: Design, build, and improve GenAI-powered systems supporting ASIC engineering workflows (code generation, data extraction, analytics, documentation automation, failure triage, root cause analysis, knowledge retrieval).
• LLM Workflow Engineering: Build, evaluate, and optimize LLM-based workflows (prompting, skills, retrieval-augmented generation).
• Machine Learning Production: Develop ML/DL models for classification, regression, anomaly detection, failure analysis, decision support.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Translate complex engineering problems into scalable AI/ML solutions with domain experts.
• Production Deployment: Support deployment, monitoring, and operationalization of AI/ML solutions in cloud/enterprise environments.
• Technical Communication: Convey findings and model outcomes clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Innovation Leadership: Identify high-impact opportunities where GenAI and analytics improve productivity and outcomes.

Skills

Python

GenAI tooling

LLM workflows

ML deployment

Data analytics

Web tech

Cloud platforms

Retrieval systems

Education

Bachelor's with 10+ years

Master’s with 8+

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

Gemini CLI

Job description

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.

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

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,communicateand advance faster than ever!

As part of the ASIC Technical Products Engineering organization, you will help drive the development of next-generation GenAI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics solutions for semiconductor engineering. In this role, you will work on intelligent systems that improve engineering productivity, strengthen technical decision-making, and unlock insights from complex ASIC pre and post silicon engineering workflows.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across System Architecture, Logic Design, Analog/Mixed-Signal Design,Data Science and IT to prototype, build, and scale practical AI-driven solutions that improve quality, cost, cycle time, and engineering efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• GenAI System Development:Design, build, and improve GenAI-powered and agentic systems supporting ASIC semiconductor engineering workflows such as code generation, data extraction, analytics, documentation automation, failure triage, root cause analysis, and technical knowledge retrieval.
• LLM Workflow Engineering:Build, evaluate, andoptimizeLLM-based workflows, including prompting, developing skills, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG and Graph-RAG), benchmarking, and quality evaluation.
• Machine Learning Production:Develop and implement machine learning and deep learning models for classification, regression, anomaly detection, failure analysis, and engineering decision support.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with domain experts and cross-functional teams to translate complex engineering problems into scalable AI/ML and analytics solutions.
• Production Deployment:Support deployment, monitoring, and operationalization of AI/ML solutions in cloud and enterprise environments.
• Technical Communication:Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and model outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Innovation Leadership:Identifyand drive high-impact opportunities where GenAI, machine learning, and analytics can improve engineering productivity and business outcomes!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor'swith 10+ years orMaster’s degree with 8+ inElectricalEngineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, ora relatedfield
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI applications insemiconductors, electronics, orother engineeringindustries.
• Strong programmingproficiencyin Python.
• Familiarity with modern AI coding tools / agentic coding harnesses, such as Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, or similar tools.
• Practical experience in developing and implementing AI/ML systems involving LLMs, including RAG, agentic workflows, and frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building agentic systems or AI solutions for ASIC semiconductor pre-silicon and post-silicon workflows.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor-specific AI/ML applications
• Cloud experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure, including deploying ML pipelines in production.
• Experience with LLM training, inference, andevaluationworkflows, including prompt design, benchmarking, validation, or retrieval-augmented systems.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization to deliver actionable engineering insights using tools and libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib,plotly, or similar ecosystems.
• Experience with web application technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience designing scalable, enterprise-grade AI/ML systems with attention to reliability, traceability, and operational readiness.
• Familiarity with document-processing pipelines, technical knowledge platforms, or retrieval systems for engineering content.
• Experience working in multi-functional environments spanning systems architecture, engineering, data science, and IT.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$145,000.00 - $336,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations.Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs.Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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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