Design Lead (HBM/Advanced Memory Design)

Micron Technology; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology invites a Design Lead to steer architecture, design, and integration of next-generation memory products in Richardson, TX. You will drive multi-functional collaboration across Design, Verification, Layout, CAD, Product Engineering, and Technology Development to deliver high-quality silicon on aggressive schedules.

The role requires leading complex IC development programs, a strong grasp of digital/custom circuit design, and the ability to mentor teams while driving design

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of semiconductor design experience (adjust per internal leveling guidelines).
• Demonstrated experience leading complex IC development programs.
• Strong understanding of digital and/or custom circuit design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of memory subsystems and top-level integration activities.
• Own design planning, technical decision-making, risk assessment, and schedule execution.
• Coordinate with architecture, verification, layout, DFT, and product engineering teams to ensure design quality and manufacturability.
• Review design specifications, microarchitecture documents, and implementation plans.
• Drive memory array design, including address decoders and data path, internal power supplies, and custom circuit design activities depending on project needs.
• Lead design reviews and drive issue resolution across organizations.
• Guide engineers who are developing their skills and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Define and improve building methodologies by applying AI-enabled tools, automation, and guidelines.
• Support silicon bring-up, debug, characterization, and yield improvement activities.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to management and collaborators.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentor engineering talent

Technical ownership

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Synopsys implementation flows

Cadence implementation flows

2.5D/3D stacking

TSV packaging

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.

Location: Richardson, TX

We are seeking a highly motivated Design Lead to lead the architecture, design, integration, and execution of next-generation HBM and advanced memory products. The successful candidate will drive multi-functional collaboration across Design, Verification, Layout, CAD, Product Engineering, and Technology Development teams to deliver high-quality silicon on aggressive schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of sophisticated memory subsystems and top-level integration activities.
• Own design planning, technical decision-making, risk assessment, and schedule execution.
• Coordinate with architecture, verification, layout, DFT, and product engineering teams to ensure design quality and manufacturability.
• Review design specifications, microarchitecture documents, and implementation plans.
• Drive memory array design, including address decoders and data path, internal power supplies, and custom circuit design activities depending on project needs.
• Lead design reviews and drive issue resolution across organizations.
• Guide engineers who are developing their skills and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Define and improve building methodologies by applying AI-enabled tools, automation, and guidelines.
• Support silicon bring-up, debug, characterization, and yield improvement activities.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to management and collaborators.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of semiconductor design experience (adjust per internal leveling guidelines).
• Demonstrated experience leading complex IC development programs.
• Strong understanding of digital and/or custom circuit design methodologies.

Experience With

• Memory Array Design, address decoders, and Datapath architecture
• Power Delivery and repair schemes
• Verification and debug flows
• DFT and silicon validation
• Power, performance, area, and thermal optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DRAM, DDR, HBM, LPDDR, or advanced memory products.
• Experience leading global multi-functional teams.
• Knowledge of advanced process nodes and design-for-manufacturing concepts.
• Experience with Synopsys and Cadence implementation flows.
• Familiarity with package integration, 2.5D/3D stacking, TSV, and advanced packaging technologies.
• Consistent track record of successful product tape-outs.

Leadership Expectations

• Technical ownership of major product work.
• Lead without direct authority across multiple organizations.
• Influence architecture and technology decisions.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Drive execution excellence and accountability.

Success Metrics

• Delivery of build achievements on schedule.
• Silicon quality and first-pass success.
• Technical innovation and problem-solving.
• Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness.
• Mentorship and team impact.

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 your 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.

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.

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