New College Grad - HBM Design Architect

Micron Technology, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Richardson, TX, seeks a New College Grad HBM Design Architect to perform first-principles architecture analysis for HBM/DRAM products, spanning dynamic and static power, PDN, thermal, timing, and area trade-offs.

You will run circuit simulations and develop models to back up architectural decisions. You will build models, collaborate with designers, and create automation in Python to speed up simulations and data analysis, contributing to advanced packaging

Qualifications

• BSEE or related field with 0–2 years or MS/PhD with 0–2+ years.
• Solid foundation in CMOS circuit design and device physics.
• Working knowledge of DRAM fundamentals and power/thermal concepts.
• Experience with circuit simulation and Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform architecture-level analysis for HBM/DRAM products, including power, timing, and area trade-offs.
• Build first-principles models and correlate with simulations and silicon data.
• Set up and run circuit simulations and CAD flows to validate assumptions.
• Assess impact of new technologies on product metrics and guide architectural choices.
• Develop scripts and automation to accelerate modeling, simulation setup, and data analysis.
• Communicate results in architecture reviews and cross-functional groups.

Skills

CMOS circuit design

Device physics

Python scripting

Tcl/Perl scripting

First-principles analysis

Education

BSEE or related field

MS/PhD (0–2+ years)

Tools

SPICE/HSPICE

Cadence Virtuoso

Cadence tools

Job description

Req ID: JR116832 New College Grad - HBM Design Architect

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.

Micron’s High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Design Architecture team develops memory solutions for AI accelerators, high-performance computing, and data centers. Within this team, our Roadmap and Pathfinding group identifies, assesses, and enables new memory and advanced packaging technologies for future HBM products, translating them into credible product architectures.

As an HBM Design Architect, you will perform first-principles architecture analysis for current and future HBM/DRAM products — spanning dynamic power, PDN, thermal, timing, and area trade-offs — and run the circuit and CAD simulations needed to back them up. You will work closely with designers and technologists to develop architectural solutions, and your work will directly inform which architecture and technology options move forward toward product.

Responsibilities

• Perform architecture-level analysis for HBM/DRAM products, including dynamic and static power, PDN/IR drop, thermal behavior, timing, and area trade-offs
• Build first-principles models and contributor breakdowns (array, periphery, datapath, I/O, TSV) and correlate them with simulation and silicon data
• Set up and run circuit simulations (SPICE/HSPICE, FineSim, PrimeSim, Spectre, or equivalent) and associated CAD flows — schematic setup, parasitic extraction, and post-layout simulation — to validate architectural assumptions
• Assess the impact of new technologies on product metrics, including advanced DRAM nodes, 3D stacking, scaled-pitch hybrid bonding, and BEOL/TSV changes
• Partner with circuit designers, process technologists, and packaging engineers to develop and quantify architectural solutions
• Develop scripts, calculators, and automation (Python or equivalent), leveraging AI-assisted workflows (LLMs, Code Assist, agentic AI tools) to accelerate modeling, simulation setup, and data analysis
• Communicate results clearly in architecture reviews and cross-functional working groups

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE or related field with 0–2 years of relevant experience, or MS/PhD with 0–2+ years
• Solid foundation in CMOS circuit design and device physics
• Working knowledge of DRAM fundamentals (cell/array operation, sensing, basic timing)
• Understanding of power delivery and power analysis (CV²f, leakage, IR drop) and thermal concepts for semiconductor dies
• Hands-on experience with circuit simulation (SPICE/HSPICE, FineSim, or equivalent) and Cadence Virtuoso or similar CAD environments
• Proficiency in Python, Tcl, Perl, or another scripting language

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, research, or experience in DRAM/HBM design, TSV-based 3D integration, or advanced packaging
• Exposure to PDN/power analysis tools or thermal simulation (compact thermal models, FEA/CFD)
• Familiarity with semiconductor process technology (FEOL/BEOL, interconnect materials, bonding)
• Experience using AI-enabled tools (LLMs, AI assistants, Code Assist/Roo Code, or agentic AI solutions) for engineering automation and analysis
• Strong analytical skills with a curiosity-driven, first-principles approach
• Ability to communicate technical trade-offs clearly to designers and technologists

Job Profile(s): Systems Design Engineer 2

Relocation Level: TBD

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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