Principal Engineer - Memory Circuit Design Verification

Job Title

Principal Engineer - Memory Circuit Design Verification

Role Summary

Lead the verification architecture and methodology for next-generation DDR memory designs. Drive verification sign-off by developing verification plans, reusable UVM testbenches, coverage strategies, and automation; collaborate with design/build teams, EDA vendors, and mixed-signal flows.

Micron is a global leader in memory and storage solutions focused on delivering high-performance DRAM and NAND technologies.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 12+ years of experience in design verification; experience with DDR/GDDR memory verification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining verification strategy, implementing testbenches and automation, and improving verification efficiency using AI/ML techniques.

• Define and drive verification architecture and methodology for next-generation DDR designs.
• Develop verification plans, coverage strategies, and sign-off criteria.
• Architect and implement UVM-based testbenches and reusable verification components.
• Collaborate with build teams to ensure verification completeness and quality.
• Mentor and guide verification engineers on guidelines and advanced methodologies.
• Evaluate and integrate AMS co-simulation techniques for mixed-signal IP verification.
• Work with EDA vendors to adopt the latest tools and flows.
• Leverage AI/ML and AI-assisted tools to improve verification efficiency, regression analysis, and failure classification.
• Contribute to automation initiatives such as intelligent test generation, predictive coverage-gap analysis, and AI-driven waveform/debug analytics.

Requirements

Essential technical skills and experience required for the role.

• Expert-level proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and advanced verification methodologies.
• Extensive hands-on experience with simulation, coverage analysis, and regression management.
• Proven ability to lead verification teams and influence technical direction.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with scripting for automation (Python, TCL, Perl).
• Familiarity with AMS co-simulation and mixed-signal verification flows (preferred).
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts (supervised learning, clustering, anomaly detection) and familiarity with AI-assisted EDA tools or internal AI platforms (preferred).
• Effective cross-team communication, ownership mindset, and ability to drive closure independently.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree — or equivalent practical experience — in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

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.