Principal DRAM Product Applications Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology in San Jose, California, is seeking a skilled professional to validate and characterize DRAM products. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and experience in product engineering, with strong problem-solving skills.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $177,000 to $302,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and additional compensation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in product engineering or system integration.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate and characterize DRAM products on system platforms.
• Analyze product data to improve quality and reliability.
• Support failure analysis and document corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Experience in product engineering

Understanding of memory technologies

Exposure to Python

Exposure to Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Linux

JMP

Job description

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

US base salary range: $177,000.00 - $302,000.00 a year.

Additional Compensation May Include Benefits, Bonuses And Equity.

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, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.

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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