Intern - Clock Design & Architecture
Micron TechnologyJob Title
Intern - Clock Design & Architecture
Role Summary
Join the Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG) HBM Architecture team to evaluate and improve clocking architectures, PLL performance, timing behavior, and clock distribution strategies for next-generation HBM used in AI, HPC, networking, and data-center systems.
The intern will work with architects and engineers to run analyses, build models, benchmark alternatives, and apply AI-assisted engineering workflows to accelerate design exploration and recommendations.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship - targeted at graduate students (Master's or Ph.D.) pursuing advanced studies in relevant technical fields.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Analyze and document HBM clocking architectures, clock distribution networks, WDQS timing architecture, and PLL design concepts.
- Evaluate clock noise sensitivity, timing margins, jitter, and PLL impacts on high-speed I/O signal quality.
- Benchmark alternative clock architecture solutions and provide data-driven recommendations.
- Identify opportunities for performance optimization and support architecture-level design decisions.
- Apply Large Language Models, Generative AI, and AI-assisted engineering workflows to improve analysis, data evaluation, and productivity.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- Solid understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.
- Familiarity with clock generation and distribution concepts (PLLs, DLLs), jitter, and timing analysis.
- Experience with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, Spectre, HSPICE, MATLAB, or equivalents.
- Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of timing analysis metrics, clock quality, signal integrity, and power integrity.
- Exposure to Generative AI or LLMs used for engineering productivity and data analysis.
- Experience scripting with Python or similar languages for automation and data analysis.
- Familiarity with semiconductor design methodologies, architecture evaluation, or high-speed memory systems.
Education Requirements
Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline. Relevant coursework or research in analog/mixed-signal design, PLLs, timing analysis, clocking systems, or high-speed interfaces is preferred.
About the Company
Company: Micron Technology
Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA
Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.
