HBM Memory Design Architect — Senior DRAM Lead

Micron Technology Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology Inc. in Richardson, Texas, is seeking a Staff Design Engineer to design, simulate, and optimize DRAM circuits that underpin advanced memory products.

You will collaborate globally across design, verification, product engineering, test, process integration, assembly, and marketing to deliver manufacturable, high-quality, cost-optimized solutions. Responsibilities include floorplanning, circuit simulations, reticle validation, and documentation, with leadership in layout and

Qualifications

• Design, simulate, and optimize DRAM circuits.
• Experience with CMOS logic, floorplanning, and layout.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and circuit simulators.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design digital, analog, and memory core circuits from concept to solution.
• Use AI-enabled tools for schematic editing and layout.
• Create optimized floorplans for placement, routing, power, sense margins, array timing, and die size.
• Conduct circuit simulations using FINESIM, HSPICE, and VERILOG; analyze power, performance, reliability, and parasitic impacts.
• Validate builds through reticle experiments, tape-out revisions, and simulation-to-silicon correlation.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation while contributing to best-known practices and departmental training.
• Collaborate with global build, verification, product engineering, test, probe, process integration, assembly, and marketing teams to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Manage layout and develop resources, track project tasks, and serve as the point of contact for design, layout, verification, and test issues.
• Prepare project status reports and lead design reviews to communicate progress and technical decisions.

Skills

DRAM architecture

Cross-team collaboration

Analytical skills

Verilog

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

FINESIM

HSPICE

Job description

Micron Technology Inc. in Richardson, Texas, is seeking a Staff Design Engineer to design, simulate, and optimize DRAM circuits that underpin advanced memory products.

You will collaborate globally across design, verification, product engineering, test, process integration, assembly, and marketing to deliver manufacturable, high-quality, cost-optimized solutions. Responsibilities include floorplanning, circuit simulations, reticle validation, and documentation, with leadership in layout and