Principal Dram Memory Design Engineer - Lead Innovation

Micron Technology, Inc; Idaho; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to create and analyze digital and analog circuits for next‑gen memory products in Idaho.

You will contribute to silicon‑to‑systems solutions, collaborating with cross‑functional teams across design, verification, test, and manufacturing to deliver reliable memory solutions. You will design, verify, and optimize circuits, assist with parasitic analysis and tape‑out revisions, and participate in layout activities to ensure manufacturability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Familiarity with digital and/or analog circuit design concepts.
• Experience with circuit simulation and modeling tools.
• Understanding of semiconductor fundamentals and fabrication processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new product development by supporting circuit design, layout, and optimization across memory, logic, and analog domains.
• Assist with parasitic modeling, design verification, reticle experiments, and tape‑out revisions.
• Oversee layout activities including floor‑planning, placement, and routing.
• Perform circuit verification using modeling and simulation tools with industry‑standard simulators.
• Collaborate multi‑functionally to support manufacturability, standardization, and overall product success.

Skills

Digital circuit design

Analog circuit design

Circuit verification

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Circuit simulation tools

Layout tools

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.

Job Summary

As a Design Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for designing and analyzing digital and analog circuits used in the development of memory products. You will contribute to innovative silicon‑to‑systems solutions, spanning technology development, advanced memory design, product development, systems design, and validation. This role requires collaboration with global multi‑functional teams including invent, verification, product engineering, test, probe, process integration, assembly, and marketing. You will provide high‑quality, efficient, and reliable memory solutions that optimize time‑to‑market and promote strong customer happiness.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new product development by supporting circuit design, layout, and optimization across memory, logic, and analog domains.
• Assist with parasitic modeling, design verification, reticle experiments, and tape‑out revisions.
• Oversee layout activities including floor‑planning, placement, and routing.
• Perform circuit verification using modeling and simulation tools with industry‑standard simulators.
• Collaborate multi‑functionally to support manufacturability, standardization, and overall product success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with digital and/or analog circuit design concepts.
• Experience with circuit simulation and modeling tools.
• Understanding of semiconductor fundamentals and fabrication processes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to memory design (DRAM, NAND, SRAM) or high‑speed circuit design.
• Experience with layout tools and physical design methodologies.
• Knowledge of scripting or programming (e.g., Python, TCL) along with demonstrating proficiency in AI‑assisted development tools.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with global, multi‑functional teams.
• Agentic AI

Benefits

• 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.
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.

EEO Statement

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.