Principal DRAM Design Engineer

Job Title

Principal DRAM Design Engineer

Role Summary

Hands-on principal engineer role focused on DRAM circuit and architecture design from concept through silicon validation. The role partners with device, layout, and test teams to deliver high-performance, manufacturable memory solutions.

Responsible for defining circuit innovations and validation strategies that affect product performance, power, and reliability.

Experience Level

Senior (Principal). Guidance from the posting: 2+ years of circuit design experience or 4+ years of product engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead design and optimization of DRAM circuits: memory array, control logic, datapath, and test logic.
• Perform and analyze circuit simulations using SPICE and Verilog; incorporate layout parasitics into simulations.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs affecting power, performance, and die size.
• Drive design for manufacturability and collaborate with layout/process teams on parasitic effects.
• Define validation strategies, including test chip development and silicon bring-up.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications:

• 2+ years of circuit design experience or 4+ years of product engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals and debugging techniques.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools and methodologies (e.g., SPICE, Verilog).
• Knowledge of CMOS behavior, timing, and performance optimization.
• Experience integrating layout parasitics into simulations and driving DFM considerations.

Preferred / nice-to-have:

• Experience with memory architectures, especially DRAM array design and sense amplifiers.
• Familiarity with DFT/DFM concepts and semiconductor test flows.
• Experience with advanced process nodes.
• Clear written and verbal communication of complex technical concepts across teams.
• Interest or experience applying AI tools to engineering workflows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is listed as a minimum qualification.

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.