Senior Semiconductor Design Engineer, DRAM

Job Title

Senior Semiconductor Design Engineer, DRAM

Role Summary

Design and optimize DRAM memory circuits from gate-level blocks to full-chip layouts, validate performance across operating ranges, and support tape-out activities. Work on schematic and layout tasks, simulation and verification, and cross-functional coordination with test, process, CAD, and product teams.

Experience Level

Senior — posting specifies 3–4 years of semiconductor industry experience in combination with the degree requirements.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, verification, and layout activities across memory circuits and full-chip integration.

• Perform circuit simulations (SPICE, Verilog) and analyze/debug results.
• Design schematic blocks: memory arrays, control logic, address decoders, data paths, and internal test logic.
• Optimize circuit performance and interpret device specifications into die-level functionality across operating ranges.
• Manage layout tasks including floor-planning, placement, routing, and parasitic modeling.
• Support design validation, reticle experiments, tape-out revisions, and close-coverage verification activities.
• Engage with CAD, modeling, standards, and verification groups to improve design quality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Probe, Assembly, Test, Process Integration, and Product Engineering teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and leverage automation or AI-based tools to improve efficiency.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required or preferred for the role.

Must-have:

• 3–4 years of semiconductor industry experience (as specified in posting).
• Foundational knowledge of CMOS design and memory applications.
• Solid experience in circuit design and in setting up, analyzing, and debugging simulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with mixed-signal circuit design and optimization.
• Experience specifically with memory circuit design and performance optimization.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering is stated as a minimum requirement. A Master’s or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering or a related field is listed as preferred. (Degrees and fields extracted from the posting.)

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.