Senior Applications Engineer

Job Title

Senior Applications Engineer

Role Summary

Perform system-level characterization, failure analysis, validation, and qualification of DRAM products. Work with internal teams (Systems Compatibility, Application Engineering, Product Engineering, RMA) and external customers and system enablers to develop and execute test strategies, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and deliver technical recommendations.

Experience Level

Senior level — requires substantial hands-on experience; posting specifies 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing system tests, analyzing results, and leading product qualifications.

• Design and run stress tests and experiments on DRAM products; develop test plans and validation strategies.
• Analyze and interpret test data; debug failures and perform root-cause analysis and failure analysis at the computer/system level.
• Develop and maintain custom tools and automation for system-level testing and memory diagnostics.
• Use lab and system equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, motherboards) to collect and validate data.
• Collaborate with Systems Compatibility Group, Application Engineering, Product Engineering, RMA, and external system enablers.
• Lead product qualification activities and communicate technical results to internal stakeholders and external customers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and domain experience; items listed below were specified as required in the posting.

• Experience with system test, memory diagnostic tools, system characterization, or failure analysis.
• Experience collaborating with external system enablers and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with x86/ARM architectures, computer and system-level DRAM integration, and platform vendors (e.g., Intel, AMD).
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and motherboards.
• Programming and tooling experience such as Python, Linux, SQL, or C# for automation and data analysis.

Education Requirements

Employer requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, followed by 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. No specific certifications were listed.

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.