Senior HBM Architecture & Circuit Design Engineer

Micron; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time‑off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology in Richardson, TX, is seeking an experienced HBM Core-Die Architecture & Circuit Design Engineer to lead core-die architecture, timing closure, and reliability features.

You will drive DRAM circuit design decisions, optimize bandwidth, power, and area, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across array, datapath, ECC, TSV, PDN, Layout, and verification to deliver end-to-end design execution.

Qualifications

• 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 SPICE-based circuit simulation experience and timing closure.

Responsibilities

• Own HBM core-die architecture including Bank/Bank‑Group organization and datapath.
• Drive circuit design and timing closure for row/column paths, sensing, and datapath.
• Develop architecture solutions for bandwidth, power, area, thermal, and reliability trade-offs.
• Validate refresh, row-hammer mitigation, data-retention, and power-efficient operation schemes.
• Lead feasibility studies using transistor-level simulation and physical analysis.
• Develop ARD with golden schematics, timing budgets, and verification methodologies.
• Collaborate with arrays, datapath, ECC, TSV, PDN, Layout, Verification, and DFT teams.
• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, and architecture‑to‑design handoff.

Skills

DRAM architecture

Circuit design

SPICE simulations

Trade-off analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

HSPICE

Spectre

FineSim

PrimeSim

Job description

HBM Core-Die Architecture & Circuit Design Engineer

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.

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

Benefits

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 .

Equality and Diversity

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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