Intern - Next-Generation HBM Architecture

Micron; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 118,856,000 - 169,280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology's Memory Systems Architecture team seeks an intern to help shape future HBM products for AI and HPC workloads. You will work with senior architects to assess features, build models, and analyze trade-offs to improve memory performance and reliability.

Responsibilities include researching HBM architecture, developing performance models and tools in Python/C++, and collaborating with design and memory controller teams to define specifications and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in computer architecture or memory systems.
• Pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with memory hierarchies, DRAM, interconnects, or hardware design.
• Programming in Python and C++, SystemVerilog or similar engineering languages.
• Ability to read technical specifications and datasheets.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience using AI tools in engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate next-generation HBM architecture and microarchitecture features.
• Develop and enhance performance models, simulators, and analytical tools.
• Analyze workload behavior and provide recommendations for future development.
• Utilize AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate software development and documentation.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, memory controller, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

C++

SystemVerilog

Engineering languages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Ramulator

DRAMSim

gem5

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 Memory Systems Architecture team defines the next generation of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) solutions that power artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and data center applications. The team drives architectural innovation across memory systems, controllers, interfaces, and reliability features to deliver industry-leading performance, scalability, and efficiency for future computing platforms.

As a Memory Systems Architecture Intern, you will contribute to the architecture and microarchitecture development of future HBM products. You will work alongside experienced architects to evaluate new memory features, analyze architectural trade‑offs, develop performance models, and explore solutions that improve memory performance, reliability, and efficiency for AI and high-performance computing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate next-generation HBM architecture and microarchitecture features, including memory scheduling, refresh management, reliability features, thermal behavior, and memory controller interactions.
• Develop and enhance performance models, simulators, and analytical tools using Python, C++, or similar technologies to assess architectural trade‑offs and system performance.
• Analyze workload behavior, simulation results, and architectural data to provide recommendations for future HBM product development.
• Utilize AI‑assisted engineering tools and workflows to accelerate software development, specification analysis, data exploration, and technical documentation while validating outputs using sound engineering judgment.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, memory controller, and cross‑functional engineering teams to support feature definition, design reviews, specifications, and roadmap development.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research, academic projects, publications, or coursework in computer architecture, memory systems, VLSI, semiconductor design, or related technical fields.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Coursework or project experience in computer architecture, memory hierarchies, DRAM technologies, interconnects, or hardware system design.
• Programming experience with Python and at least one of the following: C++, SystemVerilog, or similar engineering languages.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, standards documentation, datasheets, or hardware interface definitions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience utilizing AI coding assistants and large language models (LLMs) such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar technologies as part of engineering workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with memory or system simulation environments such as Ramulator, DRAMSim, gem5, or related architectural modeling tools.
• Knowledge of HBM, DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, memory controller architectures, or memory subsystem design.
• Familiarity with memory reliability and availability concepts, including ECC, repair mechanisms, refresh algorithms, or RAS features.
• Experience with SystemVerilog, digital design, RTL development, or verification methodologies.
• Experience applying AI tools to software development, data analysis, technical research, document analysis, workflow automation, or agentic engineering workflows.
• Understanding of AI training, inference, accelerator architectures, and the role of HBM in large-scale AI systems.
• Previous internship, research publication, or project experience related to memory systems, computer architecture, semiconductor design, or SoC development.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $50.24 - $50.24 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 does 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.

For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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