MTS, AI Optimized Memory Digital Design Engineer

Micron; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Member of Technical Staff to translate architectural vision into efficient, silicon-proven hardware implementations for AI-optimized memory architectures.

You will design, implement and review SystemVerilog RTL, drive microarchitecture development, and optimize area, power, and timing across the development lifecycle. A strong background in memory systems and RTL is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related technical field.
• Strong experience in digital design and microarchitecture development with ownership of hardware blocks from specification through implementation.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and memory systems, including SoC-level behaviors and tradeoffs.
• Experience with synthesis flows and early PPA estimation and optimization.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and at least one programming language such as C, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Translate architecture requirements into scalable microarchitectures and drive implementation from concept through silicon.
• Design, implement, and review SystemVerilog RTL for advanced memory system architectures.
• Perform synthesis and early PPA analysis to optimize area, power, and timing.
• Develop and maintain microarchitecture documentation that aligns design intent across teams.
• Evaluate architectural and implementation tradeoffs to support technical decision-making.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Digital design

Memory systems

Microarchitecture development

C/C++/Python

RTL implementation ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

Synthesis tools

PPA estimation 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.

Join Micron's AI-Optimized Memory Architecture team, where we are shaping the future of artificial intelligence workloads through next-generation memory solutions. We partner closely with customers to architect and deliver high-performance memory systems that enable emerging AI platforms and applications. Our team values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration as we bring advanced memory technologies from concept to silicon.

As a Member of Technical Staff, you will play a key role in translating architectural vision into efficient, silicon-proven hardware implementations. This position offers the opportunity to work on tightly coupled, high-performance memory architectures for AI, balancing performance, power, area, and reliability while influencing critical design decisions across the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Translate architecture requirements into scalable microarchitectures and drive implementation from concept through silicon
• Design, implement, and review SystemVerilog RTL for advanced memory system architectures
• Perform synthesis and early PPA analysis to optimize area, power, and timing
• Develop and maintain microarchitecture documentation that aligns design intent across teams
• Evaluate architectural and implementation tradeoffs to support technical decision-making

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong experience in digital design and microarchitecture development with ownership of hardware blocks from specification through implementation
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and memory systems, including SoC-level behaviors and tradeoffs
• Experience with synthesis flows and early PPA estimation and optimization
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and at least one programming language such as C, C++, or Python

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of industry experience delivering silicon-proven memory systems or SoC hardware designs on modern process nodes
• Familiarity with memory interfaces, reliability features, and media management concepts
• Experience influencing architecture features with a strong understanding of RTL implementation cost and feasibility
• Experience working with Agentic AI tools to assist with design and verification

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

$175,000.00 - $309,000.00 a year

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.

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.

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.