Principal Product Architect

Micron Technology; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid family leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Product Architecture Engineer for DRAM based in Folsom, California. This position involves defining how Micron memory technologies support AI training and inference, conducting detailed system architecture evaluations, and mentoring junior architects. Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' experience in product engineering. The salary range is between $135,000 and $286,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product engineering or product architecture.
• Familiarity with DRAM architectures, including LPDDR and/or DDR technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Memory hierarchy understanding

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

As a Product Architecture Engineer for DRAM, you will play a key role in defining how Micron memory technologies enable AI training and inference platforms. This role blends deep technical exploration with industry engagement and internal collaboration. You will help translate system-level challenges into differentiated DRAM solutions while influencing both customer designs and Micron’s product roadmap.

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

$135,000.00 - $286,000.00 a year

Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, paid family leave, paid time off, paid holidays, and more. 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.