Principal Memory Design Engineer, Pathfinding

Job Title

Principal Memory Design Engineer, Pathfinding

Role Summary

Work on Micron's Pathfinding Design Team to define and develop mixed-signal circuits for next-generation memory technologies, spanning the memory array through the interface block. Focus areas include concept definition, circuit simulation, optimization, and floorplanning to enable DRAM and emerging memory solutions.

This role provides technical leadership on circuit implementation and cross-team coordination to ensure functionality, timing, and power robustness.

Experience Level

Senior level. The posting specifies 8+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include delivering circuit designs, simulations, and integration work that enable new memory architectures.

• Provide technical direction and implement mixed-signal circuits tightly coupled to the memory core.
• Define and develop novel circuit concepts, run circuit simulation and optimization, and contribute to floorplanning.
• Collaborate closely with physical design teams to achieve timing closure, robustness, and align on power intent.
• Model and simulate IC behavior using tools such as HSPICE/finesim.
• Support schematic entry, extraction workflows, and verification of design intent with CAD tools.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience, followed by preferred strengths.

Must-have:

• 8+ years experience in high-speed / bandwidth data-path design.
• Proficiency with UNIX and the Cadence design environment (simulation, schematic entry, SPF extraction).
• Experience modeling and simulating ICs (HSPICE / finesim) and working with mixed-signal flows.

Nice-to-have:

• Memory core design experience and knowledge of high-performance memory architectures (e.g., DDR).
• Experience with clock-domain crossing (CDC), reset strategies, and low-power design techniques.
• Semi-custom digital circuit design and analog circuit design experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (listed under Minimum Qualifications).

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.