Principal Design Engineer, DRAM

Role Summary

The Principal Design Engineer plays a key role in developing, analyzing, and optimizing circuit designs that power Micron’s next-generation memory technologies. This role partners closely with various teams—including Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly, and Marketing—to ensure best-in-class performance, quality, cost efficiency, and time-to-market.

Experience Level

Mid-level (5+ years of experience is implied based on qualifications).

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

• Design and optimize memory circuits from gate-level to full chip implementations.
• Lead development of schematic blocks such as memory arrays, control logic, address decode, datapath, and internal test logic.
• Perform advanced circuit simulations using industry tools (e.g., SPICE, VERILOG) to validate performance.
• Drive architectural decisions related to power, speed, die area, and overall circuit performance.
• Collaborate with technology development and business units to define design rules, device requirements, and validation strategies.

Requirements

The requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience in semiconductor circuit design, layout, and optimization.
• Proficiency with circuit simulation and design tools such as SPICE and VERILOG.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret product requirements, logic diagrams, and device specifications.
• Experience evaluating and modifying semiconductor devices and components.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

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.