Principal DRAM Product Applications Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a hardware-focused engineer to act as the technical link between customers and engineering for the DRAM portfolio, including HBM, DDR, and GDDR. You will guide product validation, analyze data, and support customer integrations on system platforms.

This role emphasizes hands-on debugging, data-driven problem solving, and clear communication to accelerate memory adoption across next‑generation platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in product engineering, applications engineering, hardware validation, or system integration.
• Understanding of memory technologies, system architecture, or platform validation.
• Exposure to Python, Linux, or JMP.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate and characterize DRAM products on system platforms and next-generation processors
• Analyze product, yield, and performance data to improve quality and reliability
• Support failure analysis and document corrective actions
• Develop application notes, design guidance, and technical training
• Assist customer integration efforts, including SI/PI, timing, and system bring‑up

Skills

Hardware validation

System integration

Data analysis

Debugging

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

Linux

JMP

Job description

Overview

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. We build and support advanced memory products that power next‑generation systems across the industry. We work closely with design, validation, and customer teams, and we love solving technical challenges together! In this role, you’ll be the technical connection between customers and engineering for our DRAM portfolio, including HBM, DDR, and GDDR. You’ll guide product validation, improve quality, and help customers integrate memory into complex platforms. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands‑on debug, data‑driven problem solving, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Validate and characterize DRAM products on system platforms and next‑generation processors
• Analyze product, yield, and performance data to improve quality and reliability
• Support failure analysis and document corrective actions
• Develop application notes, design guidance, and technical training
• Assist customer integration efforts, including SI/PI, timing, and system bring‑up

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience in product engineering, applications engineering, hardware validation, or system integration
• Understanding of memory technologies, system architecture, or platform validation
• Exposure to tools such as Python, Linux, or JMP
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DDR4, DDR5, HBM, GDDR, or similar memory technologies
• Familiarity with lab equipment, electrical validation, or SI/PI fundamentals
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience supporting customer bring‑up or system‑level debug

Compensation and Benefits

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $177,000.00 - $302,000.00 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.

Equality and Inclusion

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.

Notes

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.