Principal Compute Pathfinding ASIC Design

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Paid time-off

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Principal Compute Pathfinding ASIC Design Engineer to drive innovation in memory and storage solutions. This role involves defining architectures, writing specifications, and supporting new architectures through product development.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or Bachelor's degree with extensive ASIC experience. They will work closely with teams to ensure successful implementation of designs, contributing to Micron’s long-term technology roadmap.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred.
• Extensive experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog for design.
• Strong background in computer architecture and system-level design.
• Experience in ASIC design flows, including logic design and synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve ASIC and system architectures.
• Write detailed specifications for RTL design.
• Contribute to backend synthesis and design flows.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams for implementation.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Computer architecture

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years experience

Tools

ASIC design tools

Static timing analysis

Job description

Req ID: JR94945 Principal Compute Pathfinding ASIC Design

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.

The Compute Strategy & Pathfinding group focuses on compute architectures and algorithms that define future memory and compute capabilities 3–5 years ahead of product integration. The team works closely with internal engineering groups, external partners, and customers to architect, evaluate, simulate, and design advanced ASIC solutions that shape Micron’s long‑term technology roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve ASIC and system architectures, including logic partitioning, module interfaces, and design tradeoffs across performance, power, area, and scalability.
• Write detailed block‑level and architectural specifications to guide RTL design, verification, and system simulation activities.
• Oversee logic design and synthesis activities, ensuring alignment with architectural intent and project requirements.
• Contribute to backend synthesis and physical design flows, evaluating the impacts of placement, routing, timing, and power on architectural decisions.
• Perform system‑level modeling, validate proof‑of‑concept designs, and analyze new architectural capabilities to assess feasibility and value.
• Drive evaluation of complete ASIC flows from high‑level design through synthesis, place‑and‑route, timing closure, and power optimization.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams—including build, verification, CAD, modeling, product engineering, and external vendors to ensure successful implementation readiness.
• Support the transition of new architectures into product development, contributing to long‑term roadmap planning and technology pathfinding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 12+ years of relevant ASIC architecture and build experience.
• Extensive experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog for architecture exploration, logic design, and RTL definition.
• Strong background in computer architecture, data processing, and system‑level design concepts.
• Experience across ASIC design flows, including logic design, synthesis, and interaction with physical design teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced ASIC design tools and methodologies, including synthesis, static timing analysis, and power optimization.
• Solid understanding of backend physical design flows and their impact on architectural decisions.
• Familiarity with high‑level synthesis (HLS), system modeling, or architectural exploration frameworks.

Job Profile(s): ASIC Engineer 5

Relocation Level: TBD

Benefits

Micron offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans available in all locations. Benefit programs assist with income protection during illness or injury, paid family leave, and paid time‑off. Detailed information is available in the Micron Benefits Guide.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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