Principal Product Architect

1040 Micron Semiconductor Prds; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 135,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

1040 Micron Semiconductor Prds in Boise, Idaho is seeking a highly experienced individual to explore and evaluate innovative system architectures focusing on AI and high-performance memory technologies. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers and engaging with customers to identify future innovations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years in product engineering, familiarity with DRAM technologies, and strong communication skills. A robust benefits package is offered along with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product engineering or product architecture.
• Familiarity with DRAM architectures, including LPDDR and/or DDR technologies.
• Understanding of memory hierarchy, memory controllers, and PHY fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Explore and evaluate system architectures using modeling, simulation, and prototyping tools.
• Engage customers and partners to identify system bottlenecks and future memory innovations.
• Mentor and coach junior architects and engineers.

Skills

Memory architecture expertise

Strong communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Explore and evaluate system architectures using modeling, simulation, and prototyping tools.
• Engage customers and partners to identify system bottlenecks and future memory innovations.
• Pathfind AI-focused architectures using LPDDR and DDR DRAM technologies.
• Define and explore DRAM features that increase value in AI and high‑performance systems.
• Mentor and coach junior architects and engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in product engineering or product architecture.
• Familiarity with DRAM architectures, including LPDDR and/or DDR technologies.
• Understanding of memory hierarchy, memory controllers, and PHY fundamentals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with memory subsystems in high-performance or AI/ML computing platforms.
• Exposure to JEDEC or memory specification development processes.
• Experience influencing system-level design decisions with customers or ecosystem partners.
• Demonstrated technical leadership or mentoring experience.

Compensation

US base salary range: $135,000 – $286,000 per year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Benefits

Micron offers a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans in all locations. Benefit programs protect income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, provide paid family leave, and include a 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.