Senior / Principal DRAM Product Development Engineer – DEG Technology

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Senior/Principal engineer to design, analyze, and verify memory, logic, and analog circuits across advanced nodes. You will own data path blocks like Sense Amplifiers, support silicon bring‑up, yield, and process integration while guiding cross‑functional teams.

We value 2–5 years for Senior or 8+ years for Principal, with DRAM/NAND experience and strong leadership. Join a team driving innovation, automation, and scalable memory solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Physics (emphasis on semi electronics) or equivalent.
• Senior: 2–5 years of relevant experience in the following.
• Principal: 8+ years of relevant experience in the following.
• Experience with DRAM, NAND, Logic, or related interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and verify memory, logic, and analog circuits across advanced technology nodes.
• Own and support major data path blocks including Sense Amplifiers, timing distribution, calibration, and training features.
• Verify silicon Bring‑up & yield support with CAD tools, modeling, and simulation; plan silicon experiments and debug strategies.
• Layout, Modeling & Optimization: Sense Amp layout, parasitic extraction, and memory bit interaction optimization.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration with Design, Technology Development, DFT, Test, Reliability, Quality, Manufacturing, Probe, Assembly, and Marketing teams.
• Innovation & Automation: Use AI‑based tools to improve design quality and yield learning.

Skills

DRAM knowledge

NAND knowledge

Logic

High-speed IO

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Physics

Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Physics

Tools

CAD tools

BSIM modeling

AI/automation tools

Job description

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

Technical Expertise & Design Enablement Design, analyze, and verify memory, logic, and analog circuits across advanced technology nodes. Own and support major data path blocks including Sense Amplifiers, timing distribution, calibration, and training features. Identify design marginalities and recommend circuit-level or architectural solutions to improve DRAM robustness, yield, and performance.

Technology Development & Product Ramp Enable new process node startup, qualification, yield learning, and production ramp. Provide technical guidance to Technology Development teams using strong process and device integration knowledge. Develop and track key metrics to assess technology readiness.

Verification, Silicon Bring‑up & Yield Support design verification and validation using CAD tools, modeling, and simulation. Define and execute silicon experiments and debug strategies in collaboration with Product Engineering. Perform electrical failure analysis of DRAM Array Sensing Schemes and lead yield improvement initiatives using statistical analysis.

Layout, Modeling & Optimization Guide Sense Amp layout activities including floor planning, placement, routing, and layout reviews. Perform parasitic extraction and modeling to optimize signal margin and memory bit interaction of Sense Amps and Wordline drivers. Drive layout‑aware optimization decisions to improve scalability and manufacturability.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Design, Technology Development, DFT, Test, Reliability, Quality, Manufacturing, Probe, Assembly, and Marketing teams. Partner with Applications Engineering to evaluate specifications and balance customer requirements with design and process constraints.

Innovation & Automation Leverage AI‑based tools, automation, and advanced analytics to improve design quality, yield learning, and workflow efficiency. Drive innovation for future memory generations.

Technical Leadership Document methodologies clearly, present results to technical forums and leadership, mentor junior engineers, and lead complex cross‑functional initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Physics (emphasis on semi electronics) or equivalent.
• Senior: 2–5 years of relevant experience in the following.
• Principal: 8+ years of relevant experience in the following.
• Experience with DRAM, NAND, Logic, or related interfaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Physics (emphasis on semi electronics) or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of high‑speed IO, SI/PI, PDN, CMOS device physics, and BSIM modeling.
• Experience applying AI or automation to engineering workflows.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

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.

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