Principal HBM Architecture & Circuit Design Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an engineer to own HBM core-die architecture and critical DRAM circuit design, impacting bandwidth, power, area, and reliability. You will drive architecture definition, circuit feasibility, and ARD development for advanced 3D-stacked HBM products.

The role requires hands-on experience with SPICE-based tools and a track record of architecture decisions across cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end design and silicon bring-up support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in DRAM architecture and circuit design (HBM, DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of DRAM array architecture, row/column paths, sensing, datapath, refresh, and reliability mechanisms
• Hands-on experience with SPICE-based circuit simulation tools (HSPICE, Spectre, FineSim, PrimeSim, or equivalent)
• Ability to evaluate performance, power, area, thermal, and reliability trade-offs
• Experience driving architecture decisions and cross-functional technical execution
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Own HBM core-die architecture including Bank/Bank‑Group organization, array partitioning, datapath, refresh, and reliability features
• Drive critical DRAM circuit design and timing closure for row, column paths, sensing, and datapath paths
• Develop and optimize architecture solutions for bandwidth, power, area, thermal, and reliability trade-offs
• Define and validate refresh, row-hammer mitigation, data-retention, and power-efficient operation schemes
• Lead architecture feasibility studies using transistor-level simulation and physical implementation analysis
• Develop HBM Architecture Reference Designs (ARD), including golden schematics, timing budgets, and verification methodology
• Collaborate with Array, Datapath, ECC, TSV, PDN, Layout, Verification, and DFT teams to drive end-to-end design execution
• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, failure analysis, and architecture-to-design handoff

Skills

HBM core-die architecture

DRAM circuit design

Architectural feasibility studies

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

HSPICE

Spectre

FineSim

PrimeSim

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.

HBM Core-Die Architecture & Circuit Design Engineer

This role owns next‑generation HBM core‑die architecture and critical DRAM circuit design that directly impact bandwidth, power, area, thermal efficiency, and long‑term reliability. The engineer will drive architecture definition, circuit feasibility, and Architecture Reference Design (ARD) development across advanced 3D‑stacked HBM products.This role supports the design and deployment of AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Own HBM core‑die architecture including Bank/Bank‑Group organization, array partitioning, datapath, refresh, and reliability features

• Drive critical DRAM circuit design and timing closure for row, column, sensing, and datapath paths

• Develop and optimize architecture solutions for bandwidth, power, area, thermal, and reliability trade‑offs

• Define and validate refresh, row‑hammer mitigation, data‑retention, and power‑efficient operation schemes

• Lead architecture feasibility studies using transistor‑level simulation and physical implementation analysis

• Develop HBM Architecture Reference Designs (ARD), including golden schematics, timing budgets, and verification methodology

• Collaborate with Array, Datapath, ECC, TSV, PDN, Layout, Verification, and DFT teams to drive end‑to‑end design execution

• Support silicon bring‑up, characterization, failure analysis, and architecture‑to‑design handoff

Qualifications

• Proven experience in DRAM architecture and circuit design (HBM, DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of DRAM array architecture, row/column paths, sensing, datapath, refresh, and reliability mechanisms

• Hands‑on experience with SPICE‑based circuit simulation tools (HSPICE, Spectre, FineSim, PrimeSim, or equivalent)

• Ability to evaluate performance, power, area, thermal, and reliability trade‑offs

• Experience driving architecture decisions and cross‑functional technical execution

• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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.

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.

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