Intern - DRAM ARCHITECTURE

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Bonuses and equity

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a DRAM Architecture Research Intern to develop software frameworks, automation tools, and AI-assisted workflows that accelerate memory architecture research.

You will work with architects to evaluate next-generation memory technologies, build simulation environments, and perform performance analyses to inform design-space exploration.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in a technical field related to computer engineering or memory systems.
• Experience programming in Python, C++, or similar languages used for software development, simulation, automation, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with computer architecture, memory systems, performance analysis, modeling, simulation, or systems research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software frameworks, simulation environments, and automation tools that support DRAM architecture research and evaluation.
• Design and implement AI-assisted workflows for simulation generation, experiment automation, data analysis, technical documentation, and engineering productivity.
• Analyze memory architectures, including DRAM, LPDDR, DDR6, MRDIMM, CAMM, and emerging memory technologies, using modeling and simulation techniques.
• Perform performance, power, bandwidth, latency, and workload characterization studies to identify architectural trade-offs and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with architects and researchers to document methodologies, present findings, and contribute to future memory technology strategies and research initiatives.

Skills

Python

C++

AI/ML experience

Computer architecture

Data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Architectural simulators

Simulation environments

Automation tools

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. The DRAM Systems & Architecture Lab researches and develops next‑generation memory architectures that enable future AI, cloud, data center, and high‑performance computing platforms. By combining advanced modeling, simulation, AI-enabled workflows, and architectural innovation, the team evaluates emerging memory technologies and defines solutions that improve performance, scalability, and efficiency for future memory systems.

As a DRAM Architecture Research Intern, you will develop software frameworks, automation tools, and AI‑assisted workflows that accelerate memory architecture research and analysis. You will work closely with architects and researchers to evaluate next‑generation memory technologies, build simulation environments, perform performance analysis, and apply advanced AI capabilities to automate architectural studies and design‑space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software frameworks, simulation environments, and automation tools that support DRAM architecture research and evaluation.
• Design and implement AI‑assisted workflows for simulation generation, experiment automation, data analysis, technical documentation, and engineering productivity.
• Analyze memory architectures, including DRAM, LPDDR, DDR6, MRDIMM, CAMM, and emerging memory technologies, using modeling and simulation techniques.
• Perform performance, power, bandwidth, latency, and workload characterization studies to identify architectural trade‑offs and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with architects and researchers to document methodologies, present findings, and contribute to future memory technology strategies and research initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience through research, internships, academic projects, publications, or engineering experience in computer architecture, memory systems, simulation, AI, or software development.
• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience programming in Python, C++, or similar languages used for software development, simulation, automation, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with computer architecture, memory systems, performance analysis, modeling, simulation, or systems research.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI‑enabled tools to improve productivity, technical analysis, problem‑solving, and engineering workflows.
• Experience using generative AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, GPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, technical communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing AI agents, AI‑assisted automation workflows, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, or LLM‑based engineering tools.
• Familiarity with AI workflow orchestration, prompt engineering, agentic workflows, and automation frameworks.
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into scientific computing, simulation platforms, data analytics environments, or research workflows.
• Knowledge of memory architectures such as DRAM, LPDDR, DDR6, MRDIMM, CAMM, HBM, or emerging memory technologies.
• Experience with architectural simulators, performance modeling, workload characterization, benchmarking, or design‑space exploration.
• Research experience in computer architecture, memory systems, AI infrastructure, high‑performance computing, or data center technologies.
• Publications, conference presentations, patents, or demonstrated research contributions in relevant technical fields.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $46.51 - $55.82 an hour. 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.

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.

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.

To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [e-mail] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)