Intern – Memory Systems Architecture & AI

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. invites you to join the DRAM Systems & Architecture Lab as a Research Intern to explore next-generation memory systems for AI accelerators and high-performance computing.

You will design experiments, analyze tiered memory, and contribute to publications and future product roadmaps, collaborating with architecture teams in a research-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant research in computer architecture, memory systems or AI accelerators.
• Pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong memory hierarchy and system performance analysis knowledge.
• Experience with C++ and Python for systems programming.
• Familiarity with performance modeling, profiling, benchmarking and experimental evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Research tiered memory architectures to improve AI inference and HPC workloads.
• Develop experimental methodologies, models, simulations and prototypes.
• Investigate memory hierarchy optimizations and data placement strategies.
• Perform quantitative analysis using hardware platforms and FPGA-based prototypes.
• Document findings and collaborate with architecture teams on strategy.

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

C++

Python

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 next-generation memory architectures that enable future AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing systems. The team explores innovative memory technologies, system architectures, and hardware-software co-design approaches to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency for emerging AI workloads. As a Research Intern in the DRAM Systems & Architecture Lab, you will conduct research focused on next-generation memory systems for AI accelerators. You will investigate tiered memory architectures, analyze AI workload behavior, develop experimental prototypes, and evaluate architectural innovations across hardware, software, and system-level environments. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to research that may influence future product roadmaps, publications, and advanced memory system designs.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate tiered memory architectures designed to improve performance and scalability for AI inference and large language model workloads.
• Develop experimental methodologies, models, simulations, and prototypes to analyze memory system performance, data movement, and workload behavior.
• Investigate memory hierarchy optimizations, data placement strategies, cache management, and memory migration mechanisms across AI computing systems.
• Perform quantitative analysis using hardware platforms, simulation environments, and FPGA-based prototypes to evaluate architectural trade-offs.
• Document research findings, present technical results, and collaborate with architecture teams to contribute to future technology strategies and research initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience through PhD research, publications, internships, academic projects, or experimental systems research in computer architecture, memory systems, AI accelerators, or high-performance computing.
• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, memory hierarchy design, and system performance analysis.
• Experience with systems programming using C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Familiarity with performance modeling, simulation, profiling, benchmarking, or experimental system evaluation methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools and large language models (LLMs), such as Claude, Copilot, or similar technologies to support research, development, or engineering workflows.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a research-focused team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in memory systems, AI accelerators, GPUs, large-scale inference systems, or high-performance computing architectures.
• Experience developing architectural simulators, analytical models, workload characterization frameworks, or system performance evaluation tools.
• Familiarity with AI inference workloads, large language models, KV cache management, Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architectures, or memory‑centric AI system design.
• Experience with FPGA development, RTL design, High-Level Synthesis (HLS), or hardware prototyping platforms.
• Peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations, patents, or other demonstrated research contributions in computer architecture or systems research.
• Experience working across hardware, software, and runtime layers to evaluate end‑to‑end system performance and optimization opportunities.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and passion for research and emerging technologies.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $49.85 - $49.85 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. 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.

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.