Senior/Principal Datapath Design Engineer

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Senior/Principal Datapath Design Engineer responsible for designing and optimizing complex digital and analog circuits to improve memory product performance. This role emphasizes collaboration across teams and offers professional growth in a leading semiconductor company.

Benefits

Robust paid time-off program

Medical, dental and vision plans

Benefits that protect your income

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience in Datapath design.
• Hands-on experience with RTL writing.
• Knowledge of NVDDR interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of digital and analog circuits for new memory products.
• Define architecture and chip plans for optimization.
• Collaborate with teams for design review and validation.

Skills

Datapath design

High-speed circuit design

Power and area optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Senior/Principal Datapath Design Engineer

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Senior/Principal Datapath Design Engineer

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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.

Department Intro

The Non-Volatile Engineering Group (NVEG), a division within the Technology and Products Group (TPG), is dedicated to advancing non-volatile memory technologies, such as NAND. Our primary mission is to innovate and develop ground breaking solutions that improve the performance and reliability of non-volatile memory products.

Position Overview

As a Principal Datapath Design Engineer in Micron Technology, Inc., you will play a crucial role in developing new memory products. Your responsibilities will include designing, analyzing, and optimizing digital and analog circuits, as well as collaborating with various teams to ensure the best cost, quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a multifaceted and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of digital and analog circuits for new memory products, ensuring outstanding performance, power, and area (PPA) optimization.
• Define architecture and chip plans, including placement and routing optimization, to achieve ambitious goals.
• Design high-speed Datapath circuits at the block level, model parasitics, and supervise layout to ensure world-class performance.
• Perform circuit simulations using industry-standard simulators to validate functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with domain experts and partners to bring together and review the final design details, ensuring designs operate within safe reliability operating ranges.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Mentor and provide consultation to internal and external team members, aiding in communicating best-known practices to the entire department.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in Datapath design and high-speed circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with RTL writing and synthesis.
• Knowledge of high-speed circuit performance, power, and area optimization.
• 5+ years of working with NVDDR interfaces, including Single-ended Rx, Tx, SerDeS, Equalizer, and ZQ.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces for NAND applications such as NV-DDR4/LPDDR5/LPDDR6.
• Understanding of CMOS process and BSIM model.
• 7+ years of experience, successfully designing and implementing sophisticated design projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve spectacular results.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and simulation tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics.
  
  

About You

• You are a meticulous engineer with a consistent track record in high-speed digital and analog circuit design.
• You communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences and collaborate seamlessly with cross-departmental teams.
• You're a proactive self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, with experience of handling multiple projects under tight schedules.
• You prioritize measurable impact and are driven by results, always seeking innovative solutions.
• You are committed to continuous learning, staying updated with industry trends, and dedicated to Micron’s mission and values.
  
  

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$145,000.00 - $295,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.

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. 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.

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