Senior Member of Technical Staff / Member of Technical Staff, DRAM Design Engineer, Next-genera[...]

Micron Technology; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time-off program

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology in Richardson, Texas, is looking for a Senior Member of Technical Staff to lead the architecture of high-performance memory systems tailored for AI workloads. This role encompasses developing cutting-edge DRAM circuit architectures, conducting simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in mixed-signal design, DRAM circuit development, and a strong grasp of semiconductor fundamentals. The company offers comprehensive benefits and values employee wellbeing and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with custom analog and synthesis flows.
• Broad DRAM circuit design experience including cell arrays and IO.
• Proven track record with SPICE-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop novel DRAM circuit architectures for AI workloads.
• Collaborate with architects to identify DRAM circuit bottlenecks.
• Validate architectural hypotheses through circuit design and simulations.

Skills

Mixed-signal design experience

DRAM circuit design

SPICE-based tools

Python or C/C++ programming

Strong semiconductor device physics

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FineSim

HSPICE

Verilog

Job description

As a Senior Member of Technical Staff in the AI‑optimized Architecture team, you will drive the architecture of tightly coupled, high‑performance memory architectures for AI workloads. Apply expert knowledge to optimize DRAM architectures and designs for maximum performance, power, and area (PPA). This role is ideal for memory designers experienced with DRAM to identify, architect, design, and simulate next‑generation architectures and memory features in collaboration with experts in physical architecture, memory systems architecture, and SoC microarchitecture.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop novel DRAM circuit architectures that anticipate next‑generation AI workload requirements, to unlock improvements in bandwidth and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with peer architects to identify the highest‑leverage DRAM circuit bottlenecks and define architectural hypotheses.
• Validate architectural hypotheses through schematic‑level circuit design, SPICE simulation, and tradeoff analysis, establishing PPA feasibility.
• Partner with layout designers to conduct floor planning studies.
• Collaboratively define and optimise design‑for‑test and design‑for‑yield implementation.
• Compose and maintain clear specifications and architecture documentation.

Required Qualification

• Strong mixed‑signal design experience, including experience with custom analog and synthesis flows.
• DRAM circuit design experience across a wide breadth of focus areas: cell arrays, sense amplifiers, row/column decoders, periphery, IO, power distribution and delivery.
• Extensive engineering experience with SPICE‑based tools (e.g., FineSim, HSPICE).
• Experience in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++) and hardware description language (e.g., Verilog).
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to influence others through deeply technical, data‑driven analysis.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with HBM or other novel stacked memory architectures.
• A Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of proven industry experience delivering DRAM‑based memory designs.

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.

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.