MTS, AI Optimized Memory Digital Design Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Member of Technical Staff to translate architectural vision into efficient silicon-proven hardware for AI-optimized memory systems. You will work on tightly coupled, high-performance memory architectures balancing performance, power, area and reliability.

The role emphasizes ownership of hardware blocks, SystemVerilog RTL design, and collaboration across teams to guide design decisions across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong digital design and microarchitecture development with ownership of hardware blocks.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and memory systems, including SoC behaviors.
• Experience with synthesis flows and early PPA estimation and optimization.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and at least one 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 aligning design intent across teams.
• Evaluate architectural and implementation tradeoffs to support technical decision-making.

Skills

Digital design

SystemVerilog

C/C++/Python

Memory systems

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE/EE

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

Salary and Compensation

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

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