Staff DRAM Design Engineer

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time-off program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Staff DRAM Design Engineer to shape memory architectures and drive circuit innovations from concept to silicon validation. You will lead DRAM circuit design, optimize performance, power, and die size while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results.

The role requires hands-on circuit design, SPICE/Verilog analysis, and experience with memory architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of circuit design experience or 4+ years in product engineering.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals and debugging.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of CMOS behavior, timing, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of DRAM circuits including memory array, control logic, datapath, and test logic.
• Perform and analyze circuit simulations using SPICE and Verilog.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs impacting power, performance, and die size.
• Integrate layout parasitics into simulations and drive design for manufacturability.
• Define validation strategies including test chip development and silicon bring-up.

Skills

Circuit design

Circuit simulations

CMOS fundamentals

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

Verilog

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. We’re building the next generation of DRAM technology and pushing what’s possible at the intersection of device physics and circuit design. Our team thrives on solving deep technical challenges and turning innovative ideas into high-performance, manufacturable memory solutions. If you’re excited about influencing future technology nodes and working on designs that ship at scale, you’ll feel right at home with us!

As a Staff DRAM Design Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in shaping memory architectures and circuit innovations that directly impact product performance, power, and reliability. This is a hands-on design role where your expertise will drive key decisions from concept through silicon validation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful results.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of DRAM circuits including memory array, control logic, datapath, and test logic
• Perform and analyze circuit simulations using tools such as SPICE and Verilog
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs impacting power, performance, and die size
• Integrate layout parasitics into simulations and drive design for manufacturability
• Define validation strategies including test chip development and silicon bring-up

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of circuit design experience or 4+ years of product engineering experience
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals and debugging
• Experience with circuit simulation tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of CMOS behavior, timing, and performance optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with memory architectures, especially DRAM array design and sense amplifiers
• Familiarity with DFT/DFM concepts and semiconductor test flows
• Experience working with layout parasitics and advanced process nodes
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across teams
• Interest or experience in applying AI tools to engineering workflows

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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.