Semiconductor Design Engineer, DRAM: Senior, Staff, or Principal

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support may be available

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Semiconductor Design Engineer (Senior, Staff, or Principal) to help develop advanced DRAM and emerging memory products from concept through silicon validation.

The role spans circuit design, simulation, verification, and optimization while collaborating with global teams. Depending on experience, leadership of projects and mentoring may be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in semiconductor circuit design, CMOS design, memory design, or analog/mixed-signal development.
• Strong knowledge of CMOS circuits, device physics, digital logic, simulation, and design verification.
• Experience using schematic capture, circuit simulation, waveform analysis, and debug using industry-standard EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and optimize digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits for DRAM and emerging memory products.
• Translate product requirements into circuit solutions and validate performance across operating conditions.
• Perform circuit verification, silicon correlation, debug, and tape-out support activities.
• Collaborate with design, verification, layout, CAD, product, and process teams to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Contribute to design automation, AI-assisted workflows, technical reviews, and engineering protocols.

Skills

Semiconductor circuit design

CMOS design

Memory design

Analog/mixed-signal development

EDA tools

Schematic capture

Circuit simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Python

Tcl

Perl

SPICE simulators

Job description

Req ID: JR106563 Semiconductor Design Engineer, DRAM: Senior, Staff, or Principal

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.

Our team develops the innovations that power AI, mobile, and computing platforms around the world. Our DRAM Engineering team brings together experts across design, verification, manufacturing, and product development to solve complex technical challenges and deliver advanced memory solutions. We are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building technology that enables the next generation of computing.

As a Semiconductor Design Engineer, you will help develop advanced DRAM and emerging memory products from concept through silicon validation. This role offers opportunities to contribute across circuit design, simulation, verification, and optimization while working closely with global engineering teams. Depending on experience, you may also lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and influence future memory design strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and optimize digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits for DRAM and emerging memory products.
• Translate product requirements into circuit solutions and validate performance across operating conditions.
• Perform circuit verification, silicon correlation, debug, and tape-out support activities.
• Collaborate with design, verification, layout, CAD, product, and process teams to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Contribute to design automation, AI-assisted workflows, technical reviews, and engineering protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in semiconductor circuit design, CMOS design, memory design, or analog/mixed-signal development.
• Strong knowledge of CMOS circuits, device physics, digital logic, simulation, and design verification.
• Experience using schematic capture, circuit simulation, waveform analysis, and debug using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with DRAM, NAND, SRAM, HBM, DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, or other high-performance memory technologies.
• Experience with circuit blocks such as memory arrays, sense amplifiers, datapaths, clocking, control logic, or I/O circuitry.
• Experience with physical design, parasitic analysis, timing analysis, signal integrity, or power delivery networks.
• Experience using Python, Tcl, Perl, applying AI tools, or automation workflows to improve design productivity and quality.

Work model

Boise, ID, Main Site. Schedule is 5 days onsite. Relocation support may be available.

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Design Engineer 3 - Semiconductor Design Engineer 5

Relocation Level: TBD

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Micron Benefits

• 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.

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