Principal Analog Design Engineer - High-Speed PHY Clocking

Micron Technology, Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Richardson, TX is seeking a Principal Analog Design Engineer to own the complete lifecycle of custom analog circuits, including clocking, transmitter and receiver blocks, from specs to post-silicon characterization.

You will lead transistor-level design and simulations (HSpice), collaborate with layout, define interfaces, and drive yield-aware development with Monte Carlo and mismatch analyses; experience with AI/ML tools for productivity is also valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of analog/mixed-signal IC build experience with at least one tape-out in a primary circuit ownership role.
• Deep expertise in clocking circuit building — PLL, DLL, or CDR architecture and transistor-level implementation in sophisticated CMOS nodes.
• Strong transistor-level simulation skills using HSpice or equivalent; comfort with corner, Monte Carlo, and mismatch analysis for yield-aware development.
• Proven understanding of jitter analysis and its impact on high-speed link timing margins.
• Ability to use AI/ML/LLMs for productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of specialized analog components, focusing primarily on clocking (PLL, DLL, CDR) and transmitter/receiver circuits.
• Contribute to the top-level PHY analog architecture decisions, including clocking topology and signal chain partitioning.
• Build and maintain transistor-level simulation testbenches; perform process corner, statistical sampling, and evaluate variations to characterize build margin and yield sensitivity.
• Define and detail clear interface specifications between custom analog blocks and the digital control wrapper.
• Collaborate closely with the layout team to guide custom analog layout and support post-silicon characterization in the lab.

Skills

Clocking circuit design

Transmitter/receiver design

Analog/mixed-signal IC development

HSpice simulations

Jitter analysis

Monte Carlo/mismatch analysis

AI/ML/LLMs for productivity

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BS/MS/PhD)

Tools

HSpice

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc in Richardson, TX is seeking a Principal Analog Design Engineer to own the complete lifecycle of custom analog circuits, including clocking, transmitter and receiver blocks, from specs to post-silicon characterization.

You will lead transistor-level design and simulations (HSpice), collaborate with layout, define interfaces, and drive yield-aware development with Monte Carlo and mismatch analyses; experience with AI/ML tools for productivity is also valued.