Staff Engineer, Design Verification

Micron Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Staff Design Engineer to design and analyze digital, analog, and memory circuits used in cutting-edge memory products.

You will collaborate across global design and verification teams to optimize manufacturability, reliability, and cost, while driving innovations in next-generation memory architectures. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork with Marketing, Test, Process Integration, and Product Engineering to ensure scalable, high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with relevant design experience.
• Experience building automation pipelines or tooling in an engineering environment.
• Experience with large datasets using Python ML/data libraries.
• Experience developing transactors and hybrid emulation models.
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn for workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of memory/logic/analog circuit designs.
• Parasitic modeling, design validation, and tape-out related revisions.
• Leading layout processes including floor-planning, placement, and routing.
• Performing verification using industry-standard simulators.
• Collaborating with Marketing, Probe, Process Integration, and Product Engineering to ensure manufacturability and quality.

Skills

Python ML/data libraries

Automation pipelines

Transactors & hybrid emulation

Agentic AI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

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. As a Staff Design Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for designing and analyzing digital and analog circuits used in the development of memory products! We are engaged in developing groundbreaking silicon-to-systems solutions - right from technology development and advanced memory designs to product development, systems design and validation resulting in world class memory solutions! In this position, you will collaborate with Micron's various design and verification teams all over the world and support the efforts of groups such as Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly and Marketing to proactively design products that optimize all manufacturing functions and assure the best cost, quality, reliability, time-to-market, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of new product opportunities by assisting with the overall design, layout, and optimization of Memory/Logic/Analog circuits
• Parasitic modeling and assisting in design validation, reticle experiments and required tape-out revisions
• Leading all aspects of and managing the layout process including floor-planning, placement, and routing
• Performing verification processes with modeling and simulation using industry standard simulators
• Contributing to cross group communication to work towards standardization and group success
• Working with Marketing, Probe, Assembly, Test, Process Integration, and Product Engineering groups to ensure accurate manufacturability of product
• Proactively solicit guidance from Standards, CAD, modeling, and verification groups to improve the design quality
• Driving innovation into the future Memory generations within a dynamic work environment

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of Design experience or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience
• Experience building automation pipelines or tooling in an engineering environment.
• Experience with working on larger datasets using Python common ML/data libraries
• Experience with developing new transactors and hybrid emulation model
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn
• Agentic AI to help develop efficient workflow

Salary

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $120,000.00 - $252,000.00 a year Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay 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. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits

• 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.
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity

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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