Sr Manager Design Development Technical Leadership, HBM

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Income protection benefits

Paid time-off program

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. in Richardson, Texas, is looking for a Design Development Technical Lead (DDTL) to oversee the timely delivery of HBM design achievements. This role requires managing a comprehensive design risk register and effectively leading cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class performance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers robust benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to lead large, cross-functional technical programs through influence.
• Experience working with foundries and IP vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of HBM design achievements.
• Define and manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Maintain comprehensive design risk register and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Cross-functional program leadership

Understanding of SoC/DRAM lifecycle

Knowledge of DRAM operation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Program management tools

Job description

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.

Design Development Technical Lead (DDTL) is accountable for the predictable, timely delivery of HBM design achievements across the design phase of the product lifecycle. This role serves as the single‑threaded technical program owner for HBM Design execution, coordinating across DRAM, base die, test vehicles, interposers, IP, and foundries.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end execution of on schedule delivery of HBM design achievements, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary design representative in PDT and executive reviews.
• Define and manage cross‑functional dependencies, lead execution governance, including DDTL Syncs and Design Program Reviews (DPRs).
• Own and operate formal Change Control Board (CCB) processes, maintaining a comprehensive design risk register and capturing lessons learned.
• Drive early engagement during architecture and design phases to enable shift‑left risk mitigation and lead initiatives to optimize die size, DFM, yield, cost, power, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure HBM products meet best‑in‑class targets for performance, power, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Lead design‑phase engagement with external foundries and IP providers, managing IP forecasting, selection, prioritization, and contractor procurement.
• Own design‑phase financial accountability, including IP cost projections, mask cost planning, and alignment with budget and business objectives.
• Maintain, integrate, and communicate the HBM design roadmap across stakeholders.
• Capture customer requirements and ensure execution alignment with market priorities.
• Define, standardize, and deploy program management tools, dashboards, and process metrics to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Understanding of custom and digital design flows and the full SoC/DRAM development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross‑functional technical programs through influence and rigor.
• Experience working with foundries, IP vendors, and ecosystem partners.
• Knowledge of DRAM operation, preferably within the HBM product family.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements (e.g., JEDEC).

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience with formal program or project management methodologies.
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans with options suitable for families and budgets.
• Benefit programs that protect income in case of illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• 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.