DRAM Architect - Sr Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a DRAM Architect in Boise, Idaho. In this role, you'll optimize DRAM solutions focusing on performance, power efficiency, and cost. You will work with multi-functional teams, develop specifications, and drive innovations in memory technology. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Micron offers comprehensive healthcare options and extensive paid time off, among other benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of memory design or system architecture experience.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop DRAM system solutions and specifications.
• Collaborate with teams to innovate and optimize solutions.
• Analyze system behavior and make data-driven decisions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

Skills

Memory design

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

As a DRAM Architect, you will optimize DRAM solutions for power, performance, and cost while pioneering new memory features and system-level innovations. You will collaborate with global, multi-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and power-efficient DRAM solutions that meet aggressive performance and time-to-market goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive DRAM system/component solutions, specifications, and methodologies to optimize DRAM performance, power efficiency, and cost.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to brainstorm and implement innovative ideas, assess solution efficiency, and make necessary adjustments. Drive innovation in future memory generations within a dynamic work environment.
• Analyze system behavior and assess solution effectiveness, make data-driven optimizations and trade-offs.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to engineers from various backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in memory design, product engineering, or system architecture and usage.
• Self‑motivated with exceptional problem‑solving skills and a drive to discover new solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LPDDR5/6, DDR5/6, GDDR6/7.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex organizational problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience with memory system modeling, performance simulation, or architectural trade‑off analysis.
• Familiarity with JEDEC standards, DRAM specifications, and cross‑layer (system-to-silicon) optimization.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.