Non-Volatile Memory Design Architecture Lead

Micron; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Equity

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Design Architecture Lead in Non-Volatile Engineering for NAND Flash design.

You will drive pathfinding and execution of advanced memory architectures, collaborating with marketing, test, process, and product engineering to ensure manufacturability and performance. You will oversee full chip verification activities, define simulation plans, mentor teams, and contribute to post-silicon validation and reliability analysis, while staying at the

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience in non-volatile memory design.
• Degree/Major: BS, MS or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering (or related fields).
• Broad knowledge and experience in NAND Flash memory design is required.
• Knowledge of circuit simulators such as XA, hspice and/or hsim/finesim.
• Understanding of reliability issues (CHC, NBTI, stress, snapback, EM, IR).
• Familiarity with StarRC/Calibre parasitic extraction flow and debugging extraction issues.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and architect memory/storage solutions for high performance and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate features and architecture.
• Oversee full chip verification including planning, tracking, and criteria setting.
• Mentor teams and drive AI tool adoption to improve design workflows.
• Contribute to post-silicon validation and root-cause analysis.

Skills

NAND Flash design

Memory architecture

Analog & mixed-signal

Circuit simulation

Leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

XA

HSPICE

HSIM

StarRC/Calibre

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. As a Design Architecture Lead in Non-Volatile-Engineering NAND Flash design team at Micron Technology, Inc., your role will cover both pathfinding as well as execution of innovative non-volatile memory designs! You will work with and support the efforts of functional teams to innovate and evaluate key multi-functional features and architecture to ensure best in class memory products in terms of die size, performance, reliability and power. In this role, you are expected to participate in definition of simulation plans, environment setup, pass/fail criteria, and coverage analysis. You will also work closely with design team members during all phases of design from concept to production. In addition, you will actively participate in the design and quality methodology improvements across the department. You will also be responsible for assisting product engineers in post-silicon design validation, root cause analysis, and providing solutions!

Responsibilities and Duties include, but not limited to:

• Innovate and architect innovative memory/storage solution for high performance and energy efficient systems
• Identify and innovate new concepts and features based on customer requirements
• Contributing to the development of new NAND Flash Memory by assisting with the overall design, layout, and optimization of Memory/Logic circuits
• Drive multi-functional team in key features evaluation and recommend decision on architecture
• Working with Marketing, Probe, Assembly, Test, Process Integration, and Product Engineering groups to ensure accurate manufacturability of product
• Supervising and manage the full chip verification activities including planning, tracking, and criteria setting
• Proactively solicit mentorship from Standards, CAD, modeling, and verification groups to ensure the design quality
• Driving innovation into the future Memory generation with dynamic work environment
• Keep abreast of new sophisticated technology and architecture trends in the market

Qualifications and Skills include, but not limited to

• 15+ years of proven experience in non-volatile memory design
• Degree/Major: BS, MS or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering (or related fields)
• Broad knowledge and experience in NAND Flash memory design is required
• Proven knowledge of various logic, analog, and mixed signal circuit’s functionality on full chip level
• Knowledge of circuit simulators such as XA, hspice and/or hsim/finesim, etc.
• An understanding of semiconductor reliability issues including CHC, NBTI, stress and snapback, as well as Electromigration (EM) and IR analysis
• An understanding of StarRC/Calibre parasitic extraction flow and capability to debug extraction issues

What Sets You Apart

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to convey sophisticated technical concepts in verbal and written form
• Ability to lead multi-functional team in a project environment
• Ability to orchestrate AI tools adoption and deployment is highly desired
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn
• Agentic AI to help develop efficient workflow

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $176,000.00 - $322,000.00 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.

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.
• Paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program.
• 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.

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.

To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers